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Magistrates and Town-Council of the Burgh of Pittenweem v. Robert and William Alexanders, Thomas Martin, and Others — Answers, 4 Jan 1772

Date
4 Jan 1772
Type
Answers
Case
Magistrates and Town-Council of the Burgh of Pittenweem v. Robert and William Alexanders, Thomas Martin, and Others
Author
John MacLaurin, Lord Dreghorn
Length
25 pages
Repository
University of Virginia Law Library (Special Collections)
Container
UVALL Box 02
Marginalia
Yes
Appendix
1 item
Abstract
AI-generated
January 4, 1772 Answers by the respondents to the argument that a prior bargain for the town's vote affected the Michaelmas election
← Magistrates and Town-Council of the Burgh of Pittenweem v. Robert and William Alexanders, Thomas Martin, and Others — Petition, 27 Oct 17712 of 3 in this caseMagistrates and Town-Council of the Burgh of Pittenweem v. Robert and William Alexanders, Thomas Martin, and Others — Petition, 8 Feb 1772 →

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