Robert Wither, a merchant in Stranraer, died in 1763, leaving many debts to his creditors. Thomas Naismith was one of Wither's creditors. Naismith was selected by the group of Naismith's creditors to manage the affairs of Wither's estate and organize payments to Wither's creditors. Alexander Kennedy of Ayr was one of Wither's creditors. Before Kennedy was paid by the Wither estate, his own affairs went into disorder. Two of Kennedy's creditors, Robert Muir and Fisher and Bannatyne, pursued arrestments in the hands of Mr. Naismith for the sums due by Wither to Kennedy. Pursuer William Allison was an agent for Kennedy's creditors. Naismith and Allison disputed the management of Wither's estate.
Documents in this case (2)
- Naismith — Petition, 6 Dec 1769December 6, 1769 Petition of Robert Cullen asking the Court to alter the interlocutor against him in the matter of managing the affairs of Robert Wither
- William Allison v. Thomas Naesmith — Answers, 9 Jan 1770January 9, 1770 Petition of Thomas Naesmith asking the Court to remit deductions claimed by the defender from his account of managing Robert Wither's estate
People & places in this case
People involved
- Thomas Naismith — Defender
- William Allison — Pursuer
- Fisher and Bannatyne — Pursuer
- Robert Cullen, Lord Cullen — Advocate for Defender
- William Craig, Lord Craig — Advocate for Pursuer
- Robert Wither — Named in case documents
- Alexander Kennedy — Named in case documents
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Robert Wither, a merchant in Stranraer, died in 1763, leaving many debts to his creditors. Thomas Naismith was one of Wither's creditors. Naismith was selected by the group of Naismith's creditors to manage the affairs of Wither's estate and organize payments to Wither's creditors. Alexander Kennedy of Ayr was one of Wither's creditors. Before Kennedy was paid by the Wither estate, his own affairs went into disorder. Two of Kennedy's creditors, Robert Muir and Fisher and Bannatyne, pursued arrestments in the hands of Mr. Naismith for the sums due by Wither to Kennedy. Pursuer William Allison was an agent for Kennedy's creditors. Naismith and Allison disputed the management of Wither's estate.
