James Barr brought a bill of suspension seeking his release from prison. Barr alleged that he had been imprisoned because of the “groundless prejudice” of James Buchanan of Drumpellier, a justice of the peace. He also cited procedural irregularities. However, Buchanan alleged that Barr had caused a number of disturbances for reasons stemming from his mental illness. Buchanan argued that Barr’s friends should find security for the suspender’s future conduct and conduct him to a safe place.
Documents in this case (3)
- James Barr v. James Buchanan — Billof Suspension, 4 Aug 1780August 4, 1780 Petition of James Barr asking the Court to remit the imprisonment of James Buchanan, justice of peace for Lanarkshire, without warrant or cause.
People & places in this case
People involved
- James Barr — Suspender
- James Buchanan, of Drumpellier — Respondent
- James Hay Sr. — Advocate for Suspender
- William Lumsdain — Advocate for Suspender
- David Ross, Lord Ankerville, 3rd of Inverchasley — Lord Ordinary
- John Wilson — Named in case documents
- Alexander Barr — Named in case documents
Where this case took place
James Barr brought a bill of suspension seeking his release from prison. Barr alleged that he had been imprisoned because of the “groundless prejudice” of James Buchanan of Drumpellier, a justice of the peace. He also cited procedural irregularities. However, Buchanan alleged that Barr had caused a number of disturbances for reasons stemming from his mental illness. Buchanan argued that Barr’s friends should find security for the suspender’s future conduct and conduct him to a safe place.
Locations
Session Papers
| Bill of Suspension and Liberation | Bill of Suspension and Liberation for James Barr Manufacturer in Gorbals; against James Buchanan of Drumpelzier, one of the Justices of the Peace for Lanark-shire |
4 Aug 1780 |
| Answers | Answers for James Buchanan of Drumpelzier, Esq. |
1780 |
| Replies | Replies for James Barr Manufacturer in Gorbals of Glasgow |
1780 |
