Sir Andrew Cathcart v. William Gordon — Replies, 26 Jan 1813 [2]
Abstract
Freeholders of Ayrshire meet to inroll landowners and expunge ineligible voters, referencing 1578 retour of Alexander Nisbet as key title.
Sir Andrew Cathcart of Carleton, Bart. v. William Gordon, Esq. of Milrig — Answers, 14 Jan 1813
Abstract
William Gordon defends his freehold qualification using a 1578 Chancery extract of the Milrig retour, claiming it’s legally sufficient proof under Scots law.
Sir Andrew Cathcart and Richard Alexander Oswald v. James Monteith — Duplies, 11 Feb 1813 [3]
Abstract
Complainer challenges invalid enrolment of William Gordon as freeholder in Ayrshire, citing defective retour documentation.
Sir Andrew Cathcart and Richard Alexander Oswald v. James Monteith — Duplies, 11 Feb 1813 [2]
Abstract
Bond secures liferent to Earl of Eglinton and fee to Lord Montgomerie, forbidding alienation, encumbrance, or succession alteration, with forfeiture to next tailzie heir on breach.
James Monteath v. Sir Andrew Cathcart and Richard Alexander Oswald — Replies, 26 Jan 1813
Abstract
Replies by James Monteath, Surgeon in Glasgow, to the Answers for Sir Andrew Cathcart, Bart. and Richard Alexander Oswald, Esq. Younger of Auchincruive, asserting his right to freehold qualification despite prior expungement.
James Monteith v. Sir Andrew Cathcart and Richard Alexander Oswald — Answers, 11 Jan 1813
Abstract
Answers by Sir Andrew Cathcart, Bart. and Richard Alexander Oswald, Esq. to the petition and complaint of James Monteith, asserting that his liferent-superiority was revived solely for political purposes and is gratuitous under Lady Montgomerie’s entail.
James Monteath v. Sir Andrew Cathcart — Petition and Complaint, 18 Dec 1812
Abstract
Petition of Hugh Montgomerie asking the Court to overturn the freeholders' refusal to enroll him as a freeholder, citing prior precedent in Major William Montgomerie's case.
Hugh Montgomerie v. Sir Andrew Cathcart and Richard Alexander Oswald — Replies, 26 Jan 1813
Abstract
Complainer agrees to abide by decision in similar case of Major William Montgomerie and refers to his prior replies.
Sir Andrew Cathcart, Bart. and Richard Alexander Oswald, Esq. Younger of Auchincruive v. Hugh Montgomerie — Answers, 11 Jan 1813
Abstract
Answers by Sir Andrew Cathcart, Bart. and Richard Alexander Oswald, Esq. to the petition and complaint of Hugh Montgomerie, asserting that his claim to vote is invalid due to prior expulsion and nominal qualification.
Hugh Montgomerie v. Sir Andrew Cathcart — Petition and Complaint, 18 Dec 1812
Abstract
Petition and Complaint of Hugh Montgomerie, asking the Court to overturn the freeholders' refusal to enroll him as a freeholder, based on his claim to lands in Ardrossan via charter and disposition from the Earl of Eglinton.
