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John Young v. Charles Hogg, Dionysius Thomson, and Alexander Nielson — Memorial, 18 Dec 1765

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Memorial of John Young Writer, arguing that the Society of Procurators at the Court of Leith has no legal authority to enforce a regulation restricting admission to procurators.

John Murdoch and David Colquhoun v. Samuel Cheislie — Answers, 27 Dec 1765

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Respondent defends infeftment to John Herbertson, son, as lawful heir, despite reliance on a prior marriage contract resignation.

Captain James Cuthbert, James Grant, and Alexander Grant v. James Chapman — Answers, 30 Dec 1765

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Respondent James Chapman answers petitioners' claim of illegal oppression, challenging the process's validity and seeking increased damages.

Petition — Capt. James Cuthbert of Milncraig, James Grant of Earnhill, and Alexander Grant Sheriff

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Petition of Capt. James Cuthbert, James Grant, and Alexander Grant Sheriff-clerk, asking the Court to alter the Lord Ordinary's interlocutor which found them liable for damages and expenses in a process of oppression and wrongful imprisonment.

James Chapman v. Captain James Cuthbert of Millcraig, James Grant of Earnbill, and Alexander Grant, Sheriff Clerk of Inverness — State of the Process, 25 Jul 1764

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Pursuer James Chapman sues Captain James Cuthbert, James Grant, and Alexander Grant for unlawful detention, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution under pretext of scandal.

William Findlater v. Colonel William Gordon of Fyvie and Alexander Gordon of Aberdour — Answers, 16 Dec 1765

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Answers by The Honourable Colonel William Gordon of Fyvie, and Alexander Gordon of Aberdour, his factor, to the petition of William Findlater, tacksman of the Mill-town of Fyvie, responding to his claim that he is not bound to pay victual at 8 stone 4 pound per boll.

David Thomson of Inglifton v. Alexander Earl of Galloway — Answers, 19 Dec 1765

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Answers by Alexander Earl of Galloway to the petition of David Thomson of Inglifton, responding to claims about tiends valuation and prorogation terms.

Petition — William Spence Merchant in Linlithgow

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Petitioner challenges interlocutors dismissing complaint against debt collectors for unlawful execution of caption, excessive demands, and failure to show proper credentials or caption.

William Spence v. James Tennent and William Maclaren — State of the Process, 18 Jan 1765 [2]

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William Spence sues James Tennent and William Maclaren for unlawful seizure and extortion over a disputed debt, alleging breach of legal procedure and false caption claims.

John Robertson v. Janet Robertson and John Maclauchlan — Answers, 31 Dec 1765

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Answers by Janet Robertson and John Maclauchlan to the petition of John Robertson, asserting their defense against the claim of passive title and lack of proof for key facts.

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