John Kelly, huntsman to Major Blair of Blair, brought a complaint against John Smith for hunting without the proper qualification. Smith argued that he satisfied the only statutory qualification that was currently in effect. The dispute raised a question of first impression as to the correct interpretation of certain statutes.
Documents in this case (1)
- John Smith v. John Kelly — Information, 22 Apr 1780April 22, 1780 Information of John Smith, arguing that the game-laws do not require a L.1000 rent qualification and that his right to hunt on his own lands is not abridged by statute or precedent.
People & places in this case
People involved
- John Kelly — Pursuer
- John Smith, of Swindridge Muir — Defender
- Robert Dundas, of Arniston — Advocate for Defender
- Major Hamilton Blair, of Blair — Named in case documents
- Archibald Montgomerie, Earl of Eglinton — Named in case documents
- Robert Reid Cunningham, of Auchenharvie — Named in case documents
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Where this case took place
John Kelly, huntsman to Major Blair of Blair, brought a complaint against John Smith for hunting without the proper qualification. Smith argued that he satisfied the only statutory qualification that was currently in effect. The dispute raised a question of first impression as to the correct interpretation of certain statutes.
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Session Papers
| Information | Information for Ensign John Smith of Swineridge-muir, Appellant; against John Kelly, Respondent |
22 Apr 1780 |
