Dugald M'Callum v. William Young and James Young — Reclaiming Note, 8 Mar 1850
Abstract
Defenders seek to recast an interlocutor granting reduction in favor of claimant, seeking costs and relief from liability.
George Ord v. Miles Barton & Mandatory — Revised Case, 26 Jun 1849
Abstract
Court orders parties to exchange and revise cases by Christmas recess, with arguments on Registry Acts under two alternative assumptions regarding creditor status.
George Ord v. Miles Barton — Answers
Abstract
Defenders deny most claims by Pursuer regarding ownership and conveyance of 32-64th shares in ship 'Dauntless', asserting transactions were invalid or unauthorized, especially concerning Mrs Bentley’s conveyance to defender in 1841.
Miles Barton v. George Ord — Answers, 19 Mar 1847
Abstract
Answers by Miles Barton to the reduction and declarator at the instance of George Ord, disputing the pursuer's title to shares in the ship Dauntless and asserting the validity of his own conveyance.
George Ord v. Miles Barton and William Steele Junior — Reclaiming Petition, 20 Mar 1850
Abstract
Defender seeks to overturn reduction of his claim to bankrupt’s vessel shares and freight, arguing Mrs Bentley acted as trustee, not as independent grantor, and that transactions were valid under trust law.
James Young v. James Bell — Answers, 22 Jan 1850 [2]
Abstract
Answers by James Bell, Solicitor, to the argument made by James Young, Farmer, that he sold and delivered a mare to the defender for L.20, and that the defender failed to pay.
Peter Blackburn, Esquire of Killearn; Henry Dunlop, Esquire of Craigton; John Orr Ewing, Esquire, Merchant in Glasgow; James Maitland Hog, Esquire of Newliston v. Alexander Jamieson, Esquire, Accountant, Edinburgh; Norman Shairp, Esquire, Dep… — Note
Abstract
Complainers seek suspension and interdict against respondents including Alexander Jamieson, prohibiting him from acting as director and interfering with John M‘Ewan’s duties.
REPLIES for MARIA WATSON, residing in Edinburgh. I. PURSUER'S STATEMENT OF FACTS.
Abstract
Replies by Maria Watson, stating that she met Edwin Lindsay in Shetland in 1831, who claimed to have been confined for nearly twenty years under his brother’s orders, and that she subsequently attempted to assist his liberation.
Bill of Advocation — Advocation for Col. James Lindsay of Balcarras, John Smith Cunninghame of Caprington, Esq., and Alexander Pringle of Yair, Esq., in the county of Selkirk, Member of Parliament, Trustees appointed for the Honourable Edwin Lindsay… [2]
Abstract
Maria Watson sues Edwin Lindsay for unpaid annuity and services, disputing validity of his handwritten promise to pay £20 yearly if he received £400 from his brother.
STATEMENT of FACTS for the DEFENDERS, and ANSWERS thereto by the Pursuers.
Abstract
Defenders, as trustees under Captain Watson’s will, assert they must pay interest from half the residue to Miss Marjoribanks, not to pursuers claiming guardianship under Sir William Marjoribanks’ English will.
