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Petition — John Robertson, son of the deceased Paul Robertson of Pittagowan [2]

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Petitioner claims right to 1000 merks from 1712 marriage contract, disputing defender’s argument that obligation is prescribed or unenforceable.

Archibald Douglas v. James Lesslie Johnston — Answers, 11 Dec 1765

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Respondent defends against claim of debt from heritable bond, asserting negative prescription has extinguished obligation since 1736.

Petition — Archibald Douglas, late Surgeon in Lockerby, now in Langholm

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Petition of Archibald Douglas asking the Court to alter the Lord Ordinary's recent interlocutor repelling the defence of prescription

Petition — Colonel John Campbell of Dunoon, Esq

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Petition of Colonel John Campbell of Dunoon, asking the Court to overturn the sheriff's interlocutor that assoilzied the defender from process, on grounds of interrupted possession.

Petition — James Hunter and John Hill, tutors of Agnes Hill, only child of the deceased Charles Hill in Balrudrie; and of Margaret Hunter, widow of the said Charles Hill, now spouse to Robert Webster, and the said Robert Webster for his interest

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Petitioners contest a sheriff’s order to lend 3000 merks under a marriage contract, claiming it violates a prior 1760 settlement and burdens the pupil.

William Baird v. John Pagan and Robert Shannan in Company; Alexander Wilson and Company — Memorial, 22 Feb 1765

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Memorial of William Baird, Merchant in Glasgow, arguing that he was not liable for the insufficiency of ale sold to defenders, as no agreement was made to undertake the risk of exportation.

MEMORIAL FOR Mess. John Pagan and Company, merchants in Glasgow; and for Alexander Wilson of Glanderston, merchant there.

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Memorial of Mess. John Pagan and Company, and Alexander Wilson, arguing that as exporters of strong beer to hot climates, they are not liable for spoilage due to improper brewing or packaging by the seller.

William Baird v. John Pagan and Robert Shannan in Company; Alexander Wilson and Company — State of the Process, 15 Feb 1765

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State of the Process of William Baird Merchant in Glasgow, against John Pagan and Robert Shannan in Company, and Alexander Wilson and Company, asserting the due payment of sums for Ale sold, with claims for damages and costs.

Thomas Clerkson v. The British Linen Company and George Goldie — Bill of Suspension, 15 Nov 1765

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Bill of Suspension of Thomas Clerkson merchant in Glasgow, against the British Linen Company and George Goldie, their manager, arguing that the warrant for his incarceration is void and null.

Hugh Rose of Kilravock v. James Rose of Clava — Answers, 17 Dec 1765

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Creditors oppose restricting adjudication to principal and annual rents, arguing procedural error and undue advantage from accrued interest.

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