Alexander Anderson v. John Burnet — Information [2]
Abstract
Pursuer seeks to restore joint fishing rights and prevent Defender from altering established cavel rotation and sea-fishing practices.
Gilbert Macwhirter, Hugh Halkerston and John Macredie v. Robert Kennedy — Answers, 21 Jul 1785
Abstract
Answers by Robert Kennedy of Pinmore to the petition of Gilbert Macwhirter's children and nearest kin, responding to allegations of improper management and misrepresentation of accounts.
James Lawson v. John Tait — Memorial, 3 Mar 1780 [2]
Abstract
Pursuer claims Hamilton and Tait wrongfully retained funds for Sempill’s Virginia ventures, demanding repayment and accounting of estate proceeds.
William Duke of Queensberry and Others v. Mess. Douglas, Heron, and Co. and George Home — Information
Abstract
Defenders including William Duke of Queensberry seek to defend against pursuers Mess. Douglas, Heron and Co. and George Home, Esq.
APPENDIX. No. I. Power to raise Money by Annuities. DUMFRIES, JULY 14. 1772. PRESENT, WILLIAM DOUGLAS, Esq; Extraordinary Director. Mess. Robert Riddick, William Kirkpatrick, James
Abstract
Directors authorize agents in London to raise funds via annuities to settle debts owed to London correspondents.
Duncan Wright v. Charles Napier — Information, 18 Jan 1783
Abstract
Duncan Wright, bona fide shipmaster of a vessel over 50 tons, argues he’s exempt from impressment even while acting as supercargo on his own ship.
COPIES of the CERTIFICATES and other WRITINGS referred to in the fore-going Petition. No. I. CERTIFICATE by Andrew Fowler, in favour of William Cuming.
Abstract
Petition supporting William Cuming’s maritime service and credentials, including certificates from merchants and a Prussian passport.
Petition — Lieutenant Hunter, lately employed in the Impress Service at Dundee
Abstract
Petition by Lieutenant Hunter seeking exoneration for impressing apprentices of ship-carpenter William Stormonth under Admiralty orders during the Spanish War, with damages reduced to £40 after court rulings.
James Margetson, Esq; of London, merchant, and Mess. Ramsay, Williamson, and Company, merchants in Leith, his attornies, Advocators and Pursuers v. The Procurator-Fiscal and Clerk of the High Court of Admiralty, Defenders — Memorial, 27 Feb 1782
Abstract
Memorial of James Margetson, Esq; of London, merchant, and Mess. Ramsay, Williamson, and Company, merchants in Leith, his attornies, Advocators and Pursuers, arguing that the judge-admiral has no lawful authority to impose arbitrary fees on condemnations
Henry Dundas of Melvil, Esq; Mr John Monro Advocate; John Jackson, Esq v. William Hart, Master of the Dutch Ship the Noord Holland — Memorial, 30 Nov 1781
Abstract
Memorialists seek to suspend a judgment awarding a Dutch ship to its master, arguing it was enemy property seized during wartime and thus belongs to the Crown.
