1788
ArrestmentSequestrationHypothecDebtRentCautionerJane Rutherford, widow of Robert Robson, petitioned the Court to alter Lord Hailes’s interlocutor regarding the Sheriff’s refusal to grant advocation. The respondents, Rutherford and Potts, defended that refusal and asserted their preference over rent arrears and crop proceeds from 1783 roup sales.AI-generated
Documents in this case (2)
- Rutherford v. Rutherford and Potts — Petition, 7 Feb 1788February 7, 1788 Petition of Jane Rutherford, Widow of Robert Robson, asking the Court to alter Lord Hailes's interlocutor
- Jean Rutherford v. John Rutherford Ainslie and James Potts — Answers, 21 Feb 1788Respondents defend Sheriff’s refusal to grant advocation, asserting preference over rent arrears and crop proceeds from 1783 roup sales.
People & places in this case
People involved
- William Gibson — Party
- Thomas Potts — Advocate for Party
- George Cranstoun, of Corehouse — Named in case documents
Places
- Roxburgh (principal)
- Roxburghshire
