Name
William Craig, Lord Craig
Occupation
Advocate
Sheriff-depute
Judge
Biographical Info
Oxford DNB
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 1 Mar 1768. Son of minister William Craig (1709–1784); Sheriff-depute of Ayr 1787; Lord Craig 1792; Judge of the Court of Justiciary 1795-1812. Political ally of Henry Dundas.
Craig, William Craig, Lord, 1745-1813
Craig, William Craig, Lord, 1745-1813
William Craig, Lord Craig, 1745-1813
Life Dates
1745 - 1813

Associated Cases

Documents Authored

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Title Type Document Title Submitted
Robertson v. Robertson Answers

Answers for William Robertson of Middlefield, George Johnston, Writer in Cupar, and James Bell, Glover there, Trustees for the Creditors of David Sibbald, Flesher in Cupar, Chargers; to the Petition of Thomas Robertson, Writer in Cupar, Suspender

 		20 Apr 1782
Oliver Melvil v. Mr Robert Arnot, Minister at Ceres Answers

Answers for Oliver Melvill, Third Son of David Melvill, in Ceres; to the Petition of the Reverend Mr. Robert Arnot, Minister of Ceres

 		13 Jun 1782
Howe v. Bland Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of John Howe, Wright at Broughton

 		16 Jul 1782
Hamilton v. Hunter and Co. Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of James Hamilton senior, Insurance-Broker in Glasgow

 		18 Jul 1782
Hamilton v. Hunter and Co. Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of James Hamilton senior, Insurance-broker in Glasgow

 		9 Aug 1782
James M'Harg v. Marquis of Tweeddale Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of James M'Harg, eldest Son and Heir of the deceast Archibald M'Harg, late Writer in Edinburgh, and his Curators

 		13 Nov 1782
Webster v. Tod Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Andrew Tod of Feal

 		20 Nov 1782
Houston v. Hunter and Edmund Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of Thomas Hunter Carrier in Ayr, and James Edmund Currier there

 		29 Nov 1782
Oliver Melvil v. Mr Robert Arnot, Minister at Ceres Answers

Answers for Oliver Melvill, Third Son of David Melvill, in Ceres; to the Petition of the Reverend Mr. Robert Arnot, Minister of Ceres

 		12 Dec 1782
Elisabeth Pierson v. Ninian Alexander Answers

Answers for Ninian Alexander, Mason in Dundee; to the Petition and Complaint of Elisabeth Pierson, Relict of Alexander Watt, late Maltman in Dundee, and Katharine Pierson, her Sister, both Daughters of the deceased James Pierson, late Baker in Dundee

 		13 Dec 1782
Elisabeth Pierson v. Ninian Alexander Duplies

Duplies for Ninian Alexander, Mason in Dundee; to the Replies for Elizabeth Peirson, Relict of Alexander Watt, late Maltman in Dundee, and Katharine Peirson, her Sister, Daughters of the deceased James Peirson, late Baker in Dundee

 		18 Jan 1783
Alexander Fergusson, and Others v. The Magistrates of Glasgow Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of The Magistrates and Town-Council of the City of Glasgow, and John Stevenson, Tacksman of the Fish and Potato Market of said City

 		29 Jul 1783
Naismith v. M'Morrow Answers Answers for Elizabeth M'Morrow, Relict of John Alexander in Maxwellann; to the Petition of Thomas Naismith, Writer in Edinburgh 31 Jul 1783
Countess of Sutherland v. Dunbar Answers

Answers for William Dunbar of Fulfordlees; to the Petition of Elizabeth Countess of Sutherland and others, Creditors of the deceased James and George Dunbar, Merchants in Inverness

 		27 Sep 1783
Reid v. Cunninghame Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of James Reid, Tenant in Lethem, near Calder

 		10 Feb 1784
James M'Harg v. Marquis of Tweeddale Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of James M'Harg, eldest Son and Heir of the deceased Archibald M'Harg, Writer in Edinburgh

 		17 Feb 1784
Answers Answers for Claud Marshall, Writer in Glasgow; to the Petition of Mess. Hammond, Birkett and Smith, Merchants in London, and their Attorney 4 Mar 1784
Hammond, Birket, and Smith v. Marshall Answers

Answers for Claud Marshall, Writer in Glasgow; To The Petition of Mess. Hammond, Birkett and Smith, Merchants in London, and their Attorney

 		4 Mar 1784
James M'Harg v. Marquis of Tweeddale Answers

Answers for James M'Harg, eldest Son and Heir of the deceast Archibald M'Harg, Writer in Edinburgh; to the Petition of George Marquis of Tweedale, and Andrew Blane, Writer to the Signet, Common Agent in the sale of Keirs

 		1 Jul 1784
Janet Duncan v. John Sloss Information

Information for Janet Duncan, Widow of the deceased John Sloss Merchant in Glasgow, Pursuer, against John Sloss, only son of the deceased John Sloss Merchant in Glasgow, and his Tutors, Defenders

 		25 Sep 1784
Sibbald v. Maben Answers

Answers for William Maben, some time Cutler in Portsburgh, now in Dunse, Charger; to the Petition of Thomas Sibbald, Son of the deceased John Sibbald, Smith in Edinburgh, one of the Boys educated in George Heriot's Hospital, and of Mr. John Carmichael, Treasurer of said Hospital, Suspenders

 		2 Dec 1784
John Beadie v. The Other Creditors of Thomas Heggie Answers

Answers for Thomas Heggie, Brewer at Back of Canongate; to the Petition of John Beadie, Merchant in Leith

 		9 Dec 1784
Beck v. M'Clone Petition

Unto the Right Honourable The Lords of Council and Session, the Petition of John Beck, Merchant in Kirkudbright, Pursuer

 		3 Feb 1785
Gordon v. Kissock Answers

Answers for John Kissock, late Tenant in Threave-grange, now in Ingliston, Charger; to the Petition of Robert Gordon of Threave-grange, Suspender

 		22 Apr 1785
Davies, Jones, & Co. v. William Young Petition

Unto the Right Honourable, The Lords of Council and Session, The Petition of William Young Merchant in Cupar Fife

 		24 Jan 1786