Addit. Pet.—George Heriot
Abstract
January 12, 1796 Additional Petition of George Heriot, asking the Court to alter its recent interlocutor and assoilzie him from this process
Mrs Margaret Dick v. George Heriot — Petition, 8 Jul 1794
Abstract
July 8, 1794 Petition of George Heriot asking the Court to permit proof by witnesses in Ireland, including those who attest to his marriage to Margaret Taylor, as evidenced by a holograph will of Nicholas Higly.
Mrs Margaret Dick v. George Heriot — Petition, 13 Nov 1793
Abstract
November 13, 1793 Petition of George Heriot asking the Court to overturn the Inner House interlocutor against him
Hon. Mrs Maitland v. George Heriot — State of the Process, 1 Feb 1793
Abstract
February 1, 1793 State of the Process of Reduction by Mrs Margaret Dick Maitland-Makgill and James Heriot against George Heriot, asserting the invalidity of his claim to tailzie and provision under a 1665 bond
George Heriot v. Margaret Maitland MacGill — Memorial, 27 Jun 1792
Abstract
June 27, 1792 Memorial of George Heriot, arguing that his legitimacy is established by evidence of his being habit and repute the lawful son of Ensign George Heriot, and that the presumption of legitimacy favours him.
George Heriot v. Mrs Jean Heriot — Memorial, 9 Aug 1791
Abstract
August 9, 1791 Memorial of George Heriot, only Son of the deceased Ensign George Heriot, arguing that the Court should permit his service as heir-male under the entail of Ramornie, despite objections from Mrs Jean Heriot.
Mrs Margaret Dick v. George Heriot — State of the Process, 1795
Abstract
Pursuers seek reduction of George Heriot’s service as heir to deceased Robert Heriot, challenging his legitimacy via new Dublin and Edinburgh testimony; defender counters with affidavits and witness depositions.
Samuel Birnie & Co. v. Mrs Helen Weir — minute, 14 Jan 1800
Abstract
January 14, 1800 Minute of Samuel Birnie & Co., against Mrs Helen Weir, arguing that the printed paper purporting to be an account-book excerpt is not entitled to full faith and regard.
Charles Murray Macleod
Name
Charles Murray Macleod
Occupation
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 9 Dec. 1823. Son of Alexander Hume Macleod.
Connections
Life Dates
- 1835
