Alexander Darling and Thomas Darling v. Robert Grieve — 3 Dec 1816 [2]
Abstract
Pursuers add claims for Margaret Darling’s legacy and board payments, disputing defender’s imbecility plea and prescription defense.
APPENDIX. DECLARATION of GEORGE RATHIE, 4th December 1816.
Abstract
Defender George Rathie, former servant at Fairnington Place, confirms shared employment, sleeping quarters, and presence at events including a christening and a midnight visit from Mr Bell’s son, while denying sleeping with her or answering the door at night.
George Rathie v. Helen Scott — Bill of Advocation, 23 Jan 1819 [2]
Abstract
Bill of Advocation by George Rathie, servant at Fairnington, against Helen Scott, daughter of Gideon Scott, herd at Broom, arguing that the interlocutor finding him the father of her child is unfounded and should be altered.
Petition — George Douglas for Approval of Composition
Abstract
Petition of George Douglas, asking the Court to approve his composition offer to creditors, and to declare him discharged except as to payment of the composition.
Petition — John M'Clellan, in Mains, Copartner with Samuel M'Clellan in Ullock; and Alexander Campbell in Meiklewood, all in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, carrying on trade as Cattle-Dealers and Drovers in the said Stewartry, under the Firm of M'C…
Abstract
Petition of John M'Clellan, Samuel M'Clellan, and Alexander Campbell asking the Court to approve their composition offer, declare the trustee exonered, and discharge them from debts prior to April 24, 1820.
Duffs v. Nicholson & Others — Summons, 23 Sep 1820
Abstract
Pursuers Duffs sue Elgin town council members and clerk Alexander Brown for illegal removal from office and appointment of Brown, seeking restoration and damages.
Messrs Dicksons v. Messrs Gibbs — Bill of Suspension, 2 Jun 1820
Abstract
Dicksons seek suspension and interdict against Gibbs for breach of copartnery by unauthorized accommodation bills under joint firm name.
Petition — Wm. & Duncan Gibbs against Lord Meadowbank's Interlocutor
Abstract
Petition of William & Duncan Gibbs, asking the Court to alter its recent interlocutor
Alexander Shepperd v. John Matheson, Miss Barbara Murray, Robert Simpson, William Bremner, and John Fraser — Condescendence, 21 Nov 1820
Abstract
Pursuer seeks reduction of debts claimed by defenders, asserting they are private debts or fraudulent entries made after Fraser’s insolvency.
John Mathieson v. Robert Simpson — Answers, 7 Oct 1819
Abstract
Respondent Robert Simpson defends against petitioner John Mathieson’s petition to avoid payment of company bills, asserting the bills were valid for existing obligations and Mathieson, as a new partner, assumed all prior debts.
