Reclaiming Petition — D. Campbell, Esq; against Inner-House Interlocutor
Abstract
Petitioners seek to conjoin in later adjudications, challenging a restriction to first adjudications under the Bankrupt Acts.
John Scott, sen. and John Scott, jun. v. John Robieson — Memorial, 7 Jul 1801
Abstract
Memorial of John Scott, sen. & jun. and John Scott, his Son, Suspenders, arguing that the English Justices of Peace have no jurisdiction over their salmon fishing rights in the Solway Frith.
Petition — Andrew Paton & Others against Lord Meadowbank's Interlocutor
Abstract
Petition of Andrew Paton & others asking the Court to alter Lord Meadowbank's interlocutor
John MacFarlane of Muckroy and John MacFarlane Younger of Muckroy v. William Stevenson — Information, 27 Feb 1801
Abstract
Information of John MacFarlane of Muckroy and his son, arguing that a decree against them should be reduced because they were only cautioners and not liable for the debt, and because their mental state was not addressed in prior proceedings.
Reclaiming Petition — Rev. Donald M'Intosh against Lord Meadowbank's and an Inner-House Interlocutor
Abstract
Rev. Donald M'Intosh seeks to reclaim a 9l. annual pension from a charitable fund for Episcopal clergy, previously withheld by trustees after he refused to take oaths of allegiance.
John Yelton, Merchant in Kincardine, and others, Owners of the Ship Diana of Kincardine v. James Smith, and others, Underwriters — Appendix, 15 Oct 1801
Abstract
Respondents cite English admiralty cases showing non-commissioned vessels aiding captures get half-share, not full prize, and unissued commissions don’t grant rights to intermediate captures.
Reclaiming Petition — James Smith against Innerhouse Interlocutor
Abstract
Petitioner seeks indemnity from seller for legal costs incurred defending against a claim by John Muir, based on a warranty clause covering a pending reduction action.
Allan Maconochie, James Jollie, Archibald Tod, Robert Brown and David Cleghorn against The Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Town-Council of Edinburgh — Information, 24 Feb 1801
Abstract
Trustees of late Mr Thomas Tod seek to establish boundaries of tan-work at North Loch against Edinburgh Magistrates who dispute title and claim ownership via 1603 charter and 1771 certification.
Earl of Galloway v. Alexander M'Hutcheon — Answers, 15 Oct 1801
Abstract
Alexander M'Hutcheon, as heir cum beneficio inventarii, defends his possession of a lease against forfeiture by Lord Galloway, arguing he holds it for creditors' benefit, not personal gain.
Earl of Galloway v. Alexander M'Hutchon — Condescendence, 16 Jun 1801
Abstract
Pursuer claims leaseholder Hugh M'Hutchon failed to improve land as agreed, and his creditors illegally possess farms in breach of lease terms excluding assignees.
