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RECLAIMING NOTE FOR THOMSON PAUL, Writer to the Signet, as Trustee acting under the Trust-Dispositions of the Right Honourable Thomas, Earl of Dundonald, and for himself individual

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Trustees seek reimbursement for land stipend payments under 1723 and 1741 dispositions, disputing a prior ruling that left the matter unresolved.

John Hay v. The Edinburgh Water Company and Alexander Ramsay — Answers, 12 Dec 1849

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Defenders challenge liability under Poor-Law Act for assessment on underground pipes and land, arguing servitude, not ownership or occupancy, disqualifies them from being taxed.

John Hay v. The Edinburgh Water Company — Reclaiming Petition, 20 Mar 1850

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Reclaiming Petition of the Edinburgh Water Company and Alexander Ramsay, as their Manager and Treasurer, asking the Court to alter its recent interlocutor

No. II. STATEMENT OF FACTS for Petitioner, AND ANSWERS thereto for the Respondent.

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Petitioner claims trust funds held by former curator are exempt from arrestment under a trust declaration upheld by the House of Lords; respondent admits arrestment but denies exemption applies beyond 1846.

No. III. MINUTE for James Richmond and Company, Cabinetmakers in Glasgow,—Pursuers; AND ANSWERS thereto for Hugh Railton, Writer in Glasgow, and William Lyon M‘Phun, Accountant the

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Pursuers seek recovery of furniture from bankrupt defendant’s estate, challenging validity of commissioners’ authority and trustee’s bankruptcy status.

James Richmond and Company v. Hugh Railton — Answers, 25 Apr 1849

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Pursuers seek restitution of furniture and damages from defender who allegedly fraudulently purchased goods while insolvent, now resisting on grounds of sequestration and lack of fraud.

James Richmond and Company v. Hugh Railton and William Lyon M'Phun — Reclaiming Note, 24 Apr 1850

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Defenders seek to reclaim trustee status and oppose caution demand, citing procedural flaws and creditor disengagement.

The Right Honourable the Lord Ad-vocate and the Commissioners of Her Majesty's Woods, Forests, &c. v. William Stuart S... — Joint Minute

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Court remits valuation of teinds for Milton estate to joint surveyors, with authority to appoint oversman if needed, and orders notification to parish ministers.

Dugald M'Callum v. James Young of Calderside and William Young, Younger of Calderside — Revised Condescendence and Answers, 13 Nov 1849

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Pursuer claims payment for legal services to road trustees; defenders deny liability, assert compensation from funds, and dispute sheriff’s judgment and expenses.

Dugald M'Callum v. James Young and William Young — Defences, 14 Jan 1848

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Defenders assert legal defences against a summons for reduction seeking to enforce a prior decree of absolvitor and expenses.

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