Duke of Roxburgh v. John Knox and Andrew Hall — State of the Process, 17 Jul 1741
Abstract
Court rejected objection to seisin for Duke of Roxburgh due to notary’s failure to note leaf count, citing historical precedent and public harm, and ordered new legislation to enforce 1686 Act.
Allan M'Lean of Drimnin v. John Duke of Argyll — Memorial, 26 Apr 1777 [4]
Abstract
Memorial of John Duke of Argyll, arguing that his titles to the estate of Dowart are sufficient to bar the pursuer's action by prescription.
Allan M'Lean of Drimnin v. John Duke of Argyle — Memorial, 26 Apr 1777 [2]
Abstract
Memorial of Allan M'Lean of Drimnin, arguing that the defender and his predecessors have neither title nor possession, or possession without title, over parts of the estate of Dowart.
Joseph Knight v. John Wedderburn of Ballandean — Information, 20 Apr 1776 [2]
Abstract
Information of Joseph Knight, asserting that perpetual servitude without wages is slavery and that the law of this kingdom does not recognize or permit it
5.—REVISED CONDESCENDENCE AND CLAIM for the said Alexander Dobbie and Co., John Thorburn, William Stewart, James Parker, Robert M'Dougall, and Jabez Vale, and Henry Miller, his Man
Abstract
Claimants assert John Thorburn unlawfully managed bankrupt assets without creditor authorization, while respondent denies acquiescence and claims priority over fund division.
Bill of Advocation — Advocation
Abstract
Bill of Advocation by Alexander Dobbie and Co., Merchants, asking the Court to advocate the action from the Sheriff to your Lordships, and to discharge the Sheriff and other Inferior Judges from farther proceeding therein.
Alexander Dobbie and Co. v. William Nisbet — Reclaiming Note, 17 Dec 1853
Abstract
Nisbet claims first preference in a fund in medio via prior arrestment and binding decree of furthcoming, overriding pari passu claims.
Alexander Dobbie and Co., John Thorburn v. William Nisbet — Reclaiming Note, 11 Jan 1854
Abstract
Court rules that respondent’s arrestment does not grant preference over other claimants in multiplepoinding, remits case to Sheriff for pari passu distribution of fund in medio.
STATEMENT of FACTS for the DEFENDERS ; WITH ANSWERS thereto by the Pursuers.
Abstract
Mrs Cochrane sues estate trustees for mismanaging funds, failing to account since 1845, and unlawfully dividing personal effects among sisters.
