21 Jan 1767
Pursuer Walter Colquhoun sought payment of a bill that was allegedly owed to his father by the father of defender John Campbell, Duke of Argyll. Campbell raised a defense based on his status as heir of inventory, which meant that his liability was limited to the value of the estate. He also argued that the action was precluded by the bill's age.
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People involved
- Walter Colquhoun — Pursuer
- General John Campbell, 4th Duke of Argyll — Defender
- Sir Ilay Campbell, Lord Succoth, 1st Baronet of Succoth — Trustee/Tutor/Representative for Defender
- Cosmo Gordon, of Cluny — Advocate for Pursuer
- Alexander Boswell, Lord Auchinleck — Lord Ordinary
- John Campbell, of Mamore — Named in case documents
- Humphry Colquhoun — Named in case documents
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Pursuer Walter Colquhoun sought payment of a bill that was allegedly owed to his father by the father of defender John Campbell, Duke of Argyll. Campbell raised a defense based on his status as heir of inventory, which meant that his liability was limited to the value of the estate. He also argued that the action was precluded by the bill's age.
Published Reports
William Morison, The Decisions of the Court of Session (1811), pg. 1646
