Sommerville v. Thomson & Rutherford — 20 Jan 1813
Abstract
Pursuer claims Defs obstructed service by concealing G. R.'s death, citing absence of survival proof and circumstantial evidence of disappearance.
Somerville v. Rutherford and Thomson — 21 Jan 1815
Abstract
Pursuer seeks to establish heirship and property rights of Thomas Rutherford through documents found in his brother’s possession, while disputing claims by Thomson and Rutherford’s estate agents.
William Somerville and his Commissioners v. Rutherfoord and Thomson — State of the Process
Abstract
Pursuers William Somerville and his Commissioners sue Rutherford and Thomson for breach of contract and fiduciary duty, with depositions and correspondence from 1806–1808.
Appendix. Art. 4. Answer. Art. 5. Answer. Art. 6. Answer. ¶ Art. last.
Abstract
Claimant Mrs Somerville denies Mr Thomson’s claim that Lt George Rutherfoord is alive and entitled to the estate, rejecting reliance on belief alone.
Appendix. VIII. ANSWERS for Mrs Ann Rutherfoord, or Somerville, Wife of Wm. Somerville, Esq. Deputy Inspector of Hospitals, Claimant;—to the CONDESCENDENCE for Mr John Thomson, Wri
Abstract
Mr Thomson, factor for Lt George Rutherfoord, disputes claimant’s assertion of his 1806 death and challenges her right to service as heir.
VII. CONDESCENDENCE for Mr John Thomson, Writer in Jedburgh, factor for Lieutenant George Rutherfoord of Knowsouth, in the Service (now proceeding before the Macers of the Court of
Abstract
John Thomson, factor for Lieutenant George Rutherfoord, objects to service for Ann Rutherfoord’s heirship claim, asserting his constituent is alive and contesting proof of death.
Appendix. No. I. AFFIDAVIT by Lieutenant William Needham of the Salvador del Mundo, 26th February 1808.
Abstract
Affidavits from ship officers and a Plymouth resident attest to Lieutenant George Rutherford’s disappearance from HMS Salvador del Mundo in 1806, with consensus that he likely drowned while attempting to escape.
XXXII. MEMORIAL for Mrs RUTHERFOORD SOMERVILLE; dated 16th February, 1808.
Abstract
Memorial of Mrs Rutherfoord Somerville, arguing that she is entitled to be served heir to her deceased brother, Lieutenant George Rutherfoord, based on evidence including letters and affidavits attesting to his death at sea in 1806.
Wm. Somerville, Esq. and Commissioners v. Captain Rutherfoord and Mr John Thomson — State of the Process, 27 Nov 1812
Abstract
Pursuer seeks declarator and damages against defenders for obstructing service to establish heirship to lands conveyed in marriage contract, claiming wrongful denial of rights and resulting financial loss.
Petition — John Rutherfoord for a Remit. Gibson, Oliphant & Cleghorn, W
Abstract
Petition of Captain John Rutherfoord asking the Court to appoint two Assessors to assist the Macers in serving his nearest and lawful heir.
