Lyal v. Cooper — Opinion
Abstract
Tenant failed to remove grass land at lease end, claiming harvest right under Keith v. Logies, but court held 'grass' meant land to vacate, not a crop.
James Lyall v. Robert Cooper — 2 Dec 1831
Abstract
Court remits lease dispute over grass removal timing and contractual obligations to Second Division for opinion on legal principles and local practice.
INDEX TO APPENDIX TO Revised Condescendence for DEFENDERS.
Abstract
Appendix to Revised Condescendence for Defenders contains historical extracts and financial records concerning the Deanery of Restalrig, including royal grants, stipends, and disputes over burial ground sales.
Lyall v. Cooper — Minute
Abstract
Minute of Tack recording a 19-year farm lease agreement between David Lyall and Robert Cooper, with escalating rent tiers.
REVISED CONDESCENDENCE FOR DAVID SCOTT, Farmer at Northfield, Treasurer to the FRIENDLY Society of RESTALRIG, and for Dr. GEORGE WOOD, Surgeon in Edinburgh; ALEXANDER BURNETT, resi
Abstract
Defenders argue South Leith and Restalrig were one parish with two benefices, and the society’s funds were lawfully used for charitable and parish purposes.
No. III. MINUTES Excerpted from the Books of Record of the Restalrig Friendly Society.
Abstract
Answers by the defenders to the argument that the ground in dispute is a public burying-ground, asserting their right by immemorial possession and prescription.
The Heritors, Ministers, Elders, and Kirk-Session of South Leith v. David Scott, Dr George Wood, Alexander Burnett, and Andrew Scott — Answers [2]
Abstract
Defendants deny ownership of Restalrig churchyard, challenge validity of Kirk-Session’s title and 1771 feu-charter, and dispute claims of unwarranted possession and damage.
The Heritors, Minister, Elders, and Kirk-Session of the Parish of South Leith v. David Scott, Dr George Wood, Alexander Burnett, and Andrew Scott — Revised Case, 22 Jan 1831
Abstract
Defenders assert historic prescription and usage to retain possession of Restalrig burial-ground, denying parish ownership and any obligation to account for emoluments.
The Heritors, Ministers, Elders, and Kirk-Session of South Leith v. David Scott, Dr George Wood, Alexander Burnett, and Andrew Scott — Condescendence
Abstract
Pursuers claim Kirk-Session holds ancient burying-ground by historic charters; defenders deny ownership and allege lawful possession by Friendly Society.
The Kirk-Session and Heritors of South Leith v. The Friendly Society of Restalrig — Summons, 30 Apr 1828 [2]
Abstract
Kirk-session and heritors of South Leith sue a self-styled 'Friendly Society of Restalrig' for unlawful possession of the parish churchyard, demanding its return and £1,000 damages.
