Defender argues Stirling is not liable for pauper’s aid as she acquired prior settlements elsewhere, and her husband’s settlement in St Cuthberts remains valid.
Court orders parties to submit revised debate minutes on parochial settlement rights in Hay v. Skene, involving desertion before statute, children’s interests, and parish residence claims.
Court rejects preliminary defences, closes record on summons and defences, and orders pursuer to detail residence history and dates of family events while defender must admit or deny accuracy.
Court grants diligence and prorogations in trustee election contest between M'Naughtan and Turnbull, rejecting multiple votes for lack of vouching or statutory compliance.
Complainers challenge a charge against them for a promissory note allegedly granted by their dissolved firm, asserting it was fraudulently dated and endorsed after dissolution.
Answers by the Caledonian Railway Company to the petition of the Glasgow, Barrhead, and Neilston Direct Railway Company for the Appointment of a Judicial Factor.