1795–1796
Smith pursued the Procurator Fiscal to challenge the Justices of the Peace's prohibition on fares charged by the postmasters. The postmasters argued that the justices lacked jurisdiction to regulate their charges and that economic hardship entitled them to increase rates according to market conditions. They initially submitted a memorial asserting these claims and subsequently petitioned the Court of Session to overturn the fare ban on grounds of jurisdictional overreach.AI-generated
Documents in this case (2)
- William Smith, &c. v. Procurator Fiscal — Memorial, 12 Dec 1795December 12, 1795 Memorial of the postmasters, arguing that the justices of the peace have no jurisdiction to regulate their fares and that they are entitled to increase charges due to economic hardship.
- Smith — Petition, 11 Mar 1796Postmasters petition Court of Session to overturn Justices of Peace’s fare ban, claiming jurisdictional overreach and market-driven pricing.
