Janet Duncan v. John Sloss

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1784–1785

This case was about a jointure (estate) settled on Janet Duncan, the second wife of John Sloss Sr., in a contract of marriage. Sloss’s heir, John Sloss Jr., argued that the jointure should be reduced because it was exorbitant and irrational.

Documents in this case (2)

Janet Duncan v. John Sloss — Inforrmation, 25 Sep 1784
September 25, 1784 Information of the widow of John Sloss, arguing that her husband's son, as heir of provision, has no jus crediti under the antenuptial contract and cannot compete with onerous creditors
John Sloss and others v. Janet Duncan — Information, 25 Sep 1784
September 25, 1784 Information of the pursuers, arguing that the widow's claims for annuity and furniture exceed the deceased's free funds and must be restricted