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James Sellars, Robert Sellars and Marion Sellars v. Ninian Anderson — Answers, 27 Feb 1778

Date
27 Feb 1778
Type
Answers
Case
James Sellars v. Ninian Anderson
Author
Robert Cullen, Lord Cullen
Length
26 pages
Repository
University of Virginia Law Library (Special Collections)
Container
UVALL Box 04
Marginalia
Yes
Appendix
1 item (10 pp.)
Abstract
February 27, 1778 Answers to Anderson's petition, asking the Court to adhere to Covington's interlocutor

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← James Sellars v. Ninian Anderson — Petition, 17 Jan 17782 of 2 in this case

Appendix (from p. 27)

  • Condescendence for Ninian Anderfon, Portioner of Meikle Govan, Defender (Feb. 14, 1777).
  • Answers for James Sellars, Robert Sellars, and Marion Sellars, Pursuers, to the Condescendence for Ninian Anderson, Defender.
  • Note by Skene, Abercromby, Nisbet, Broun, and Bruce on the Condescendence.

People in this document

  • Alexander Lockhart, Lord Covington✳
  • George Skene, of Skene✳

Subjects

  • Debt✳
  • Arrestment✳
  • Cautioner✳
  • Defamation✳
  • Oath✳
  • Lawburrows✳
  • Security✳
  • Creditor✳

Places mentioned

  • Lanark✳
  • Govan✳
  • Glasgow✳
  • River Clyde✳
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