PROOF for the Pursuers.
Abstract
Pursuers prove Sarah’s seaworthiness, cargo safety, and sheathing condition via agent, shipbuilder, and crew testimony.
James Hamilton senior and Company v. Alexander Campbell and Others — Proof, 5 Sep 1808
Abstract
Defenders' proof depositions from seamen and agents regarding leaky ship Sarah’s condition during voyage from Greenock to New York, contested by pursuers’ objections to examination timing and witness admissibility.
Reclaiming Petition — Alex. Campbell against Lord Balgray's Interlocutor
Abstract
Petitioners argue vessel was unseaworthy at voyage’s start due to known defects, despite prior protest, and insurers shouldn’t pay.
Petition — Alex. Campbell: against Lord Balgray's Interlocutor
Abstract
Merchants and underwriters petition against Lord Balgray’s interlocutor seeking review or reversal of a court ruling.
Trinity-House of Leith v. Minister and Kirk-Session of North Leith — Answers, 11 Feb 1813
Abstract
Answers by the suspenders to the minute for Dr Johnston and Others, arguing that the interdict be recalled and the process dismissed in accordance with the agreement of parties.
Baron and Resident Magistrates of the Burgh of Regality of Canongate v. Heritors of the Parish of North Leith — Information, 14 Nov 1812
Abstract
Information of the Magistrates of Canongate, arguing that the heritors of North Leith have no right to dispose of the church and manse granted by them in 1569, as the restrictive clause remains in force.
Heritors of North Leith v. Magistrates of Canongate — Information, 23 Jun 1812
Abstract
Information of The Master & Assistants of the Trinity-House of Leith, arguing that the heritors of North Leith have no right to interfere with the sale of the parish church and manse for a new church
Heritors of North Leith v. The Kirk Session — Information, 12 May 1812
Abstract
Information of the Heritors of North Leith, arguing that they are entitled to remove the present church and build another, and to a share in the administration of the poor's funds.
Dr David Johnston and Thomas Gladstone v. Robert Menzies, Robert Liddel, Archibald Cleghorn, and John Glover — Answers, 1807
Abstract
Answers by Robert Menzies, Robert Liddel, Archibald Cleghorn, and John Glover, as defenders, responding to the argument made by Dr David Johnston and others, that the kirk-session has exclusive rights to parish funds and property.
Kirk Session of North Leith v. Robert Menzies and certain other Heritors of North Leith — Appendix, 3 Jun 1807 [2]
Abstract
Kirk Session of North Leith seeks declarator of exclusive rights to manage parish funds, church, manse, and heritable property, against heritors claiming ownership.
