Organization Name
James Philip, of Greenlaw (Judge Admiral, 1746-1782)
Org Type
Government Body
Organization Function
Judicial
Organization Biographical Info
National Records of Scotland
Description
"King's Justice-General upon the seas, on fresh water within the flood-mark, and in all harbours and creeks."
The Admiral and Vice-Admiral delegated their jurisdiction to the Judge of the High Court of Admiralty and other deputes.
Until 1825 the Court of Admiralty also had customary jurisdiction over mercantile affairs.
The Court was abolished in 1830, and its jurisdiction was transferred to the Court of Session (civil), the Court of Justiciary (criminal), and the Sheriff Court (civil and criminal).