1784
ApprenticeAndrew Lamb raised a charge to enforce an indenture executed by George Neilson, his apprentice, and William Neilson, a cautioner. The Neilsons sought a suspension of the charge, arguing that the indenture was void because it had not been properly stamped. Lamb argued that he could still obtain the stamp and pursue the action.
Documents in this case (1)
- Lamb v. Neilson — Petition, 21 Feb 1784February 21, 1784 Petition of John Dickson asking the Court to permit obtaining the additional stamp on an indenture and to suspend process for a reasonable time
People & places in this case
People involved
- George Neilson — Suspender
- William Neilson — Suspender
- Andrew Lamb — Charger
- John Dickson, of Kilbucho — Advocate for Charger
- David Dalrymple, of Westhall, Lord Westhall — Lord Ordinary
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Andrew Lamb raised a charge to enforce an indenture executed by George Neilson, his apprentice, and William Neilson, a cautioner. The Neilsons sought a suspension of the charge, arguing that the indenture was void because it had not been properly stamped. Lamb argued that he could still obtain the stamp and pursue the action.
