Name
William Craig, Lord Craig
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.
Life Dates
1745 - 1813

Documents Authored

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Copland v. Ireland Answers

Answers for William Copland of Gregory; to the Petition of William Ireland Writer in Kirkcudbright, Factor upon the Sequestrated Estate of Raeberry

13 Jul 1786
William Allison v. Thomas Naismith Answers

Answers for William Allison, Messenger in Ayr, Assignee of Messrs. Fisher and Bannatyne, Merchants in Glasgow; to the Petition of Thomas Naesmith, Writer in Stranraer

9 Jan 1770
Thomas Dunlop, and Others v. Walter Monteith and Co., and Others Answers

Answers for Walter Monteith and Company, Partners of the Glasgow Tan-Work, and William Craig and William Robertson Merchants in Glasgow, Pursers in the Process of Ranking and Sale of the Estate which belonged to James Dunlop late Merchant in Glasgow; to the Petition of Messrs. Dunlop, Houston, Ritchie, Dunlop, and Rae, Creditors of the said James Dunlop

14 Feb 1778
More and Irvine v. Gibson Answers

Answers for Walter Gibson, Wright in St. Andrews; to the Petition of Messrs. More and Irvine, Merchants in Gottenburg, and Robert Monro, Vintner in Coupar

24 Jul 1770
Blands v. Ewing and Company, and Dinwiddie Answers

Answers for Walter Ewing and Company, merchants in Glasgow, and Robert Dinwiddie, late cashier to the banking-company of Mess. Dunlop and Houston, defenders; to the Petition of Mess. Bland and Company, merchants in Sheffield, pursuers

27 Feb 1777
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
Nasmith v. the Magistrates and Town-Council of Glasgow Answers

Answers for The Magistrates and Town-council of Glasgow, to The Condescendence for David Naesmith Mason in Glasgow

5 Mar 1778
Alexander Farquharson v. The Governor and Company of Undertakers for raising Thames water in York-buildings Answers

Answers for The Governor and Company of Undertakers for raising Thames water in York-buildings, London, to The Petition of Alexander Farquharson Accountant in Edinburgh

23 Nov 1775
Creditors of Hynd v. M'Kechny Answers

Answers for The Creditors of John Hynd, Pursuers, to the Petition of Alexander M'Kechney Ship-Carpenter in Port-Glasgow, Defender

26 Apr 1777
Wilson, et al v. Clerks of Session Answers

Answers for the Clerks of Session; to the Petition and Complaint of Janet Wilson, Widow of James Maiklem Portioner of Balgrochans; and of Robert, James and Jean Maiklem, Children of the said deceased James Maiklem

17 Dec 1789
John Watson v. Sarah Marshall and Others Answers

Answers for Sarah Marshall, and others, Creditors of James Alcorn, Watchmaker in Edinburgh, To The Petition of John Watson, Writer in Edinburgh, Trustee for the Creditors of David Ireland, shoemaker there

13 Dec 1781
Earl of Selkirk v. Robert Nasmith Answers

Answers for Robert Naesmith, eldest son and apparent heir of Robert Naesmith late Collector of his Majesty's Customs in Kirkcudbright, to The Petition of Dunbar Earl of Selkirk

13 Feb 1776
Donald McDonald v. His Creditors Answers

Answers for Robert M'Lintock junior, Hector Cameron, Taylor and Drummond, William Anderson, Edmund and Fairlie, Patrick Campbell and Company, all merchants in Glasgow, creditors to Donald M'Donald travelling chapman in Inverlivermore, Lochawside

29 Jun 1780
Drew v. Calder Answers

Answers for Robert Drew in Upper Marylands, Pursuer ; to the Petition of John Calder of Davidstoun

23 Jul 1778
Stewart v. Carrick Answers

Answers for Robert Carrick Merchant in Glasgow; to the Petition of William Stewart

28 Jul 1774
Dunmore and Company v. Allan, et al Answers

Answers for Richard Allan and other Insurers in Glasgow, and Archibald Campbell and other Insurers in Greenock; to the Petition of Robert Dunmore and Company Merchants in Glasgow

14 Feb 1786
Findlay v. Graham Answers

Answers for Poor James Findlay, late Tenant in Keppoch, now in Glasgow; to the Petition of John Graham of Dougaldston, and others

14 Jul 1773
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
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
John Krassaw v. Neil, Earl of Roseberie Answers

Answers for Neil Earl of Roseberie, to the Petition of John Krassaw, Merchant in Edinburgh

21 Feb 1769
Ramage v. Charteris Answers

Answers for Mrs. Jean Charteris, late at the Gatehouse of Fleet, now in Creetown; to the Petition of Joseph Ramage, of the City of York, Merchant, and William Carnochan, Merchant in Edinburgh, his Attorney

31 Jan 1782
Wilson and Scott v. Alexander Answers

Answers for Miss Jean Alexander of Rosebank ; to the Petition of James Wilson, Gardener at Woodside

8 Jul 1779
Parish, &C v. Khones Answers

Answers for Mess. Jacob and John Khone, and John Andrew Uthoff Ludson, Merchants in Bremen, trustees for the creditors of Joseph Turner Merchant in Bremen, and George Oswald and Company, Merchants in Glasgow, their Attornies, to The Petition of John Parish, Merchant in Hamburgh, and John Henrich Schreiber and Company, Merchants in Bremen, and Alexander Innes, Clerk to the signet, their attorney

20 Dec 1775
Parish, &C v. Khones Answers

Answers for Mess. Jacob and John Khone, and John Andrew Uthoff Ludson, Merchants in Bremen, Trustees for the Creditors of Joseph Turner Merchant in Bremen, and George Oswald and Company Merchants in Glasgow, their Attornies, to The Petition of John Parish Merchant in Hamburgh, and John Henrich Schreiber and Company Merchants in Bremen, and Alexander Innes Clerk to the signet, their Attorney

16 Apr 1776