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Alexander Robertson and others v. John Fordyce — Replies, 25 Nov 1788

Date
25 Nov 1788
Type
Replies
Case
Fordyce v. Robertson, et al
Author
Robert Blair, of Avontoun, Lord Avontoun
Length
9 pages
Repository
University of Virginia Law Library (Special Collections)
Container
UVALL Box 06
Marginalia
Yes
Appendix
1 item (6 pp.)
Abstract
AI-generated
November 25, 1788 Replies of Alexander Robertson of Prenderguest, John Renton of Chesterbank, and others, Heritors of Ayton, to the Answers for John Fordyce, Esq; of Ayton.

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← Robert Robertson of Brown's Bank, Alexander Robertson of Prenderguest, John Renton of Chesterbank, Alexander Davidson of Whiterig, George Crow of Netherbyres, and others v. John Fordyce of Ayton — Answers, 16 Jan 17863 of 3 in this case

Appendix (from p. 10)

  • Excerpts from Crown-charter of erection of the lands of Ayton into a barony, in favour of William Home (Feb. 23, 1635).
  • Seisin in favour of Alexander Home (June 1647).
  • Charter in favour of Mrs Jean Home (Jan. 24, 1674).
  • Seisin in favour of Mr James Home (Mar. 8, 1712).
  • Charter in favour of Thomas Fordyce.

People in this document

  • Robert Blair, of Avontoun, Lord Avontoun✳
  • Patrick Home, of Wedderburn✳
  • John Renton, of Chesterbank✳
  • Alexander Home, of Bassendean✳

Subjects

  • Teinds✳

Places mentioned

  • Ayton✳
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