1771
DebtEstatePursuer Agnes McHarg sought to collect from defender William Dunn on a bill payable to her late husband, Alexander McCredie. Dunn challenged the authenticity of the bill, relevant dates, and the rate of interest. McHarg maintained the bill was authentic and properly dated from 1748. McHarg also cast doubt on Dunn's testimony and allegations.
Documents in this case (2)
- Petition M'Harg, 18 Jun 1771June 18, 1771 Information of the suspender, arguing that the bill in question was granted in 1758, not 1748, and that the date was vitiated by a raised figure 5.
- Dun — Answers, 28 Jun 1771June 28, 1771 Information of the defender, arguing that there is no evidence the bill was dated 1748 and that the petitioner's conduct suggests an attempt to conceal the true date.
People & places in this case
People involved
- Agnes McHarg — Pursuer
- William Dunn — Defender
- William Wallace, of Sauchrie — Advocate for Pursuer
- William Craig, Lord Craig — Advocate for Defender
- Alexander Fraser, Lord Strichen — Lord Ordinary
- Alexander McCredie — Named in case documents
Places
- Ayr (principal)
Where this case took place
Pursuer Agnes McHarg sought to collect from defender William Dunn on a bill payable to her late husband, Alexander McCredie. Dunn challenged the authenticity of the bill, relevant dates, and the rate of interest. McHarg maintained the bill was authentic and properly dated from 1748. McHarg also cast doubt on Dunn's testimony and allegations.
