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Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Goldie v. William Copland, Esq. — Information, 12 Nov 1790

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Information of Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Goldie of Holm, arguing that the lands of Largnean, Chapelyearn, Meikle Dryburgh, and Dunjarg are thirled to his mill of Kilquhannidy by title-deeds and judicial precedent.

Thomas Goldie v. William Copland — Information, 11 Dec 1790

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Information of defenders, arguing that the pursuer's titles do not carry the thirlage of the lands in question, and that their own titles give a valid right thereto.

Petition — Petition, William Ferney against Lord Ankerville's Interl

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Petition of William Ferney asking the Court to alter Lord Ankerville's interlocutor against him, which upheld a sheriff's judgment imposing penalties and damages for possessing land beyond Martinmas 1785.

Petition — Alexander Simpson against Executor of Lord Dunsinnan, Ordinary on the Bills

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Petitioner seeks to rebuild on his ruinous tenement, claiming exclusive right to the alley and gable, despite objections from neighbors over servitudes and encroachment.

Neil Stewart v. John Stewart of Urrard and Robert Stewart of Clockfoldich — Answers, 15 Sep 1787

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Neil Stewart defends against petition by John and Robert Stewart, asserting Urrard’s liability as residuary legatee and through acceptance of bills meant to discharge debt.

APPENDIX. PROOF referred to in the foregoing Petition.

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Witnesses attest to Mary M'Kay’s good character, while rumors of her bearing bastards, spread by Mr Crichton’s household, deterred a proposed marriage.

Petition — Alexander Black against Lord Ankerville's Interlocutor

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Petition of Alexander Black asking the Court to alter its recent interlocutor

Petition — David Donald against Inner-House interlocutor

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Petitioner, as heir, seeks to prove a valid marriage contract between deceased husband James Donald and widow Anne Kirkaldy, challenging an earlier dismissal.

Robert Selkrig and Charles Selkrig v. William Coats — Answers, 15 Sep 1787 [2]

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Answers by William Coats Merchant in Glasgow, to the petition of Robert and Charles Selkrigs, responding that the legacies in the 1784 deed are distinct and not revoked by prior deeds.

Reclaiming Petition — Per. Selkrigs against an interlocutor of the

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Petitioners reclaim interlocutor declaring them entitled to legacies from deceased father’s settlements, challenging pursuer’s claim to L. 300 bond allocation.

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