Petition — Mundell and Son against Lord Gardenston's Interlocutor
Abstract
Petition of Mundell and Son Printers in Edinburgh, asking the Court to alter Lord Gardenston's interlocutor refusing a bill of advocation.
Petition — David Fergusson against Lord Dreghorn's Interlocutor
Abstract
Petition of David Fergusson, Merchant in Virginia, asking the Court to alter Lord Dreghorn's interlocutor
Company of Proprietors of the Borrowstounness Canal Navigation v. M^cAlpine, Fleming, and Company — Answers, 14 Apr 1791
Abstract
Answers by the Company of Proprietors of the Borrowstounness Canal Navigation to the petition of M'Alpine, Fleming and Company, denying they were bound by transactions made in their name.
Archibald Forbes v. Magistrates of Canongate — Answers, 1 Jul 1791
Abstract
Answers by the Magistrates of Canongate to the Condescendence for Archibald Forbes, denying responsibility for Mr Robertson's post-liberation conduct and asserting their authority was limited to ensuring his residence within jurisdiction.
Janet Waddell v. John, Jean, Catharine and Ann Russells and James Spotswood — Answers, 23 Dec 1790
Abstract
Janet Waddell, trustee for Ruffell’s creditors, answers children’s petition for estate preference and claims to rents of Wardhead lands.
Trustees of G. Ross of Cromarty v. H. Ross of Kerse's Creditors — Memorial, 28 Apr 1791
Abstract
Memorial of the Trustees of G. Ross of Cromarty, arguing that a bond's grammatical error in witness designation does not invalidate it
Henry Pierse v. Mrs Elisabeth Ross — Answers, 15 Feb 1791
Abstract
Mrs Ross defends her adjudication over multiple Ayrshire lands against objections by Henry Pierse, asserting her right as heir and the validity of her Crown charter despite Pierse's claims of prior or superior rights.
Petition — T.—ALEXANDER Robertson against Lord Hailes's Interlocutor
Abstract
Petition of Alexander Robertson of Prenderguest, asking the Court to alter its recent interlocutor
Alexander Robertson v. George Johnston — Answers, 9 Jun 1791
Abstract
Respondent defends interlocutor denying petitioner’s creditor claim, arguing debt from smuggling is void under pactum illicitum.
Alexander Robertson of Prenderguest v. George Johnston — Answers
Abstract
George Johnston, trustee for creditors of John Nisbet, files answers to Alexander Robertson's petition.
