William Anderson v. Hon. Fletcher Norton — Replies, 22 Apr 1813
Abstract
Respondent defends against claim of defective feudal title, asserting claimant’s interest is bare superiority without valid subaltern fee.
Fletcher Norton v. William Anderson — Replies, 8 Apr 1813
Abstract
Complainer challenges freeholders’ rejection of his title to Auchingibbert lands, claiming they failed to enrol his claim despite ex facie complete titles and improperly relied on third-party sasines.
Fletcher Norton v. William Anderson — Duplies, 22 Apr 1813
Abstract
Respondent challenges complainer's feudal qualification, arguing titles convey only bare superiority without valid subaltern fee creation.
Fletcher Norton v. William Anderson — Answers, 2 Mar 1813 [2]
Abstract
William Anderson contests a petition challenging his freehold claim in Kirkcudbright, disputing whether his title to Auchingibbert includes lands sold to others.
Hon. Baron Norton v. William Anderson — Petition and Complaint, 2 Feb 1813
Abstract
Petitioner seeks enrolment as freeholder after presenting feudal titles to lands in Kirkcudbright, challenging freeholders' rejection based on alleged defects in superior title.
APPENDIX. NO. I. Copy—OBLIGATION by Lord Torphichen, to Sir William Augustus Cunynghame, Bart.
Abstract
Lord Torphichen and Robert Auld each renounce their procuratory of resignation to preserve Sir William Cunynghame’s superiority over lands in Nether-Howden.
Thomas Cranstoun v. Sir William Augustus Cunynghame — Answers, 15 Dec 1812 [2]
Abstract
Answers by Sir William Augustus Cunynghame, of Milncraig, Baronet, to the petition and complaint of Thomas Cranstoun, Esq. of Dewar, denying that he ever intended to divest his vote by disposition of land superiority.
Thomas Cranstoun v. Sir William Augustus Cunynghame — Answers, 15 Dec 1812
Abstract
Sir William Augustus Cunynghame denies intending to divest his vote by selling land superiority, claiming deeds were mistakenly executed by his agent to preserve the vote.
George Harley Drummond v. William George Adam — Memorial, 10 Sep 1812
Abstract
Memorial of George Harley Drummond, Esq. of Drumtochy, arguing that the freehold qualification granted to William George Adam, Esq. is nominal, fictitious, and confidential.
Sir William Forbes, Baronet, and Others v. Sir John Macpherson, Baronet — 19 Apr 1790
Abstract
Lord Chancellor Thurlow delivers judgment in a Scottish election dispute over whether Sir John Macpherson’s title to vote was valid under the law of Scotland.
