Name
Robert Blair, of Avontoun, Lord Avontoun
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 7 Aug. 1764. Son of Rev. Robert Blair and Isabella Law; m. Isabella Cornelia; Advocate-Depute 1789; Solicitor-General Oct. 31, 1789-1806; Dean of Faculty June 6, 1801; Lord President Nov. 16, 1808. Lifelong friends with Henry Dundas.
Life Dates
1741 - 1811
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6
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Thomas Dunlop and Others v. Alexander Spiers and Others Answers Answers for Alexander Spiers, Andrew Blackburn, and Andrew Syme, Trustees for the Creditors of James Dunlop junior, late Merchant in Glasgow ; to the Petition of Thomas Dunlop, and others 10 Oct 1778 13708
Simon Berard v. Robert Hunter Information Information for Simon Berard formerly Merchant in L'Orient, and since at Paris, and Alexander Young Writer to the Signet, his Attorney, Pursuers; against Robert Hunter, Esq. of Campie, some time Merchant at Dacca, in the province of Bengal, Defender 16 May 1793 26871
Renfew alias Watt v. Campbell Memorial

Memorial for Sir James Campbell of Inverniel, Charger; against Katharine Renfrew, alias Watt, Relict of the deceased William Watt Innkeeper at Crosshill, Suspender

12 Feb 1795 35666
Micheal Marshall and Richard Dick v. John Carre of Cavers, Esq, and Others Petition and Complaint Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session; the Petition and Complaint of Michael Marshall Vintner, and one of the present Counsellors of the burgh of Jedburgh, elected at Michaelmas last, and Richard Dick Dyer there, late Counsellor of the said burgh 28 Nov 1781 14000
Macindoe v. Cowley, Wallace, Crawford, and French Petition Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Major William Cowley, and Ensign Hugh Wallace, of the 22d Regiment of Foot 25 Nov 1777 31806
Dunlop, and Other Trustees of Carlyle and Co v. Spiers and Others Answers Answers for Alexander Speirs, Andrew Blackburn, and Andrew Syme, Merchants in Glasgow, Trustees for the Creditors of James Dunlop, late Merchant there; to the Petition of Thomas and William Dunlops, Robert Bogle, and Thomas Scott, Trustees for the Creditors of John Carlyle and Company 2 Aug 1776 13252

Associated Cases

Displaying 1 - 24 of 24
Case Sort ascending Role Date
Young v. Scotts Advocate for Pursuer 1777
Thomas Manson, Writer in Edinburgh v. John Angus, Merchant in Edinburgh Advocate for Defender 1771
Thomas Dunlop and Others v. Alexander Spiers and Others Advocate for Defender 1779
Simon Berard v. Robert Hunter Advocate for Pursuer 1793
Richardson and Tait v. Thomson Advocate for Defender 1775
Richard Dick v. Robert Lindsay and Others Advocate for Pursuer 1776
Ranking of William Simpson's Creditors Advocate for Petitioner 1779
Murray v. Earl of Breadalbane Advocate for Pursuer 1767
Marshall, Hamilton, and Company v. John Crawford and John Barns Advocate for Suspender 1786
Macindoe v. Cowley, Wallace, Crawford, and French Advocate for Defender 1780
Lord Reay v. James Anderson and Others Advocate for Defender 1800
King and Scot v. MacIntyre Advocate for Pursuer 1776
James Edmonstone v. William Jackson Advocate for Defender 1780
James Buchanan, Dean of Guild of Glasgow v. Patrick Bell Advocate for Suspender 1774
His Majesty's Advocate v. Murdison Advocate for Defender 1773
George-Alexander Gordon v. Janet Gordon Advocate for Pursuer 1784
Earl of Rothes v. Shepherd Advocate for Suspender 1767
Dunlops, and Others v. Spiers, and Others Advocate for Defender 1778
Dunlop, and Other Trustees of Carlyle and Co v. Spiers and Others Advocate for Defender 1776
Dr William Park of Langlands, v. Robert Craig in Barkip Advocate for Defender 1771
Cockburn v. Partners of Douglas, Heron & Co Advocate for Defender 1780
Archibald Douglas of Douglas v. Douglas, Duke of Hamilton Advocate for Pursuer 1779
Alexander Fergusson, and Others v. The Magistrates of Glasgow Advocate for Pursuer 1786
Alexander Duncan, and Others v. The Magistrates of Aberdeen Advocate for Pursuer 1786

Documents Authored

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Young v. Scotts Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Agnes Young, Spouse of William Thomson Shoemaker in Durham, the said William Thomson for his interest, and James Murray, Writer in Jedburgh, their Attorney

25 Feb 1777
Young v. Scotts Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Agnes Young, Spouse of William Thomson, Shoemaker in Durham, the said William Thomson, for his Interest, and James Murray, Writer in Jedburgh, their Attorney

16 Jul 1777
York-Buildings Company v. Taylor Petition 6 Sep 1792
Thomas Manson, Writer in Edinburgh v. John Angus, Merchant in Edinburgh Memorial

Memorial for John Angus Merchant in Edinburgh; against Thomas Manson Writer there

27 Feb 1771
Thomas Manson, Writer in Edinburgh v. John Angus, Merchant in Edinburgh Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of John Angus Merchant in Edinburgh

26 Jul 1771
Thomas Dunlop and Others v. Alexander Spiers and Others Answers Answers for Alexander Spiers, Andrew Blackburn, and Andrew Syme, Trustees for the Creditors of James Dunlop junior, late Merchant in Glasgow ; to the Petition of Thomas Dunlop, and others 10 Oct 1778
Thomas Cowan v. William Aitchison and William Walker Petition 30 Jun 1797
The York-Buildings Company v. Alexander Mackenzie Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, The Petition of Alexander Mackenzie, Writer to the Signet

6 Sep 1792
The Marchioness of Titchfield and her Husband, for his interest v. Alexander Penrose Cuming Answers

Answers for Alexander Penrose Cumming Gordon of Altyre and Gordonston, Esq; To The Petition of the Most Hon. Henrietta Scott, Marchioness of Titchfield; and of William Henry Cavindish Bentinck Scott, Marquis of Titchfield, her Husband, for his interest

7 Sep 1797
The Lord Provost and Magistrates of Edinburgh v. The Faculty of Advocates, and the Society of Writers to the Signet, in behalf of the College of Justice Information

Information for The Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Council of the City of Edinburgh, and George M'Queen their Deputy-Collector of the Cess and Poor's Money of the City, Chargers; Against The Dean and Faculty of Advocates, the Keeper of the Signet, and Writers thereto, Part of the Members of the College of Justice, Suspenders

12 Jun 1787
The Deans of the Chapel Royal and their Lessees v. Robert Hay and Others, Heritors of the Parish of Ettrick Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, (Commissioners for Plantation of Kirks and Valuation and Sale of Teinds) The Petition of Henry Duke of Buccleuch, and John R. Anderson of Tushielaw

12 May 1795
Stewart v. Graham Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Lieutenant William Stewart, of the Impress-service at Greenock

2 Aug 1782
Smollet v. Telfers Petition 1 Mar 1792
Sir Alexander Campbell, Baronet v. Peter Spiers Replies

Replies for Sir Alexander Campbell of Ardkinglas, Bart,; To The Answers for Peter Spiers, Esq. of Culcroich 

23 Nov 1790
Simon Berard v. Robert Hunter Information Information for Simon Berard formerly Merchant in L'Orient, and since at Paris, and Alexander Young Writer to the Signet, his Attorney, Pursuers; against Robert Hunter, Esq. of Campie, some time Merchant at Dacca, in the province of Bengal, Defender 16 May 1793
Ross v. Forbes, Hunter, and Company Petition

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the Additional Petition of Donald Ross Merchant in Culaig of Assint

21 Feb 1792
Robertson v. Robertson and Miller Answers

Answers for William Robertson of Middlefield, to The Petition of Thomas Robertson Writer in Cupar

5 Mar 1782
Robert Home-Gordon v. Lieutenant-General James Grant of Ballindalloch Answers

Answers for Lieutenant-General James Grant of Ballindalloch; To The Petition and Complaint of Robert Home-Gordon, Esq; of Embo, George M'Kay, Esq; of Bighouse

17 Dec 1790
Robert Home-Gordon v. Lieutenant-General James Grant of Ballindalloch Duplies

Duplies for Lieutenant-General James Grant of Ballindalloch; Replies for Robert Home-Gordon, Esq; of Embo, and others

20 Jan 1791
Robert Home-Gordon v. Captain Gordon Clunes Answers

Answers For Captain Gordon Clunes, of Whitehill; To The Petition and Complaint of Robert Home Gordon, Esq; of Embo; and George Mackay, Esq; of Bighouse

18 Dec 1790
Robert Home-Gordon v. Captain Gordon Clunes Duplies

Duplies For Captain Gordon Clune, of Whitehill; To The Replies for Robert Home-Gordon, Esq; of Embo, and others

21 Jan 1791
Robert Home-Gordon v. Captain Donald Matheson Answers

Answers For Captain Donald Mathewson Shiness; To The Petition and Complaint of Robert Home Gordon, Esq; of Embo; and George Mackay, Esq; of Bighouse

18 Dec 1790
Robert Home-Gordon v. Captain Donald Matheson Duplies

Duplies For Captain Donald Mathewson, of Shiness; To The Replies for Robert Home-Gordon, Esq; of Embo, and Others

21 Jan 1791
Robert Home-Gordon v. Captain Alexander Sutherland Answers

Answers for Captain Alexander Sutherland, of the 71st Regiment of Foot; To The Petition and Complaint of Robert Home-Gordon, Esq; of Embo, George M'Kay, Esq; of Bighouse

18 Dec 1790
Robert Home-Gordon v. Captain Alexander Sutherland Duplies

Duplies for Captain Alexander Sutherland, of the 71st Regiment of Foot; To The Replies for Robert Home-Gordon, Esq; of Embo, and Others

21 Jan 1791