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Mathew Finlayson and others v. John Freeland and Co. — Appendix, 8 Dec 1821

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Petitioners seek review of interlocutors from Meadowbank case involving land valuation and teinds, challenging their impact on parish rights.

Mathew Finlayson, William Blackburn, John Alston, John Watt, John Hepburn v. John Freeland and Company — Answers, 29 May 1820

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Defenders claim sequestration voided their cautionary bond for a composition instalment due to Wyllie’s bankruptcy.

Petition — Mathew Finlayson against Lord Cringletie's Interlocutor [2]

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Petitioners challenge interlocutor holding them liable as cautioners for a composition contract, arguing sequestration nullified their obligation and creditors breached the agreement by not unifying consent.

Claud Neilson, James Ure and Andrew Johnstone v. Archibald Watherston and Richard Dennistoun — Answers, 6 Sep 1821

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Answers by Archibald Watherston and Richard Dennistoun Junior to the petition of Claud Neilson and James Ure, arguing that the respondents are not liable for alleged overcharges by their agent, Thomas Wright.

Petition — Claud Neilson against Lord Cringletie's Interlocutors [2]

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Petition of Claud Neilson and James Ure, Merchants in Glasgow, asking the Court to overturn Lord Cringletie's interlocutors in an action against Archibald Watherston and Richard Dennistoun junior.

Mill v. Glanville — Note, 18 Dec 1821

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Court of Exchequer quashes quarter-sessions’ dismissal for lack of notice and costs award, ordering retrial on merits.

TEINDS. MIN.—JOHN MURRAY, W.S. IN Locality of St Cuthbert's. Party, Agent. MINUTE FOR Mr JOHN MURRAY, Writer to the Signet; IN THE COMPETITION for the Office of Common AGENT in the

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Dispute over St Cuthbert's stipend appointment: Murray wins by heritor count, Ramsay claims proven rental should govern.

APPENDIX MINUTES OF A MEETING, HELD FOR CHOOSING A COMMON AGENT IN LOCALITIES OF ST CUTHBERT'S. PRESENT,

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Heritors elected a Common Agent via a committee reviewing proven rental votes, recommending John Ramsay over John Murray despite Murray’s broader voter support.

The First and Second Ministers of St Cuthberts v. The Heritors of that Parish — Minute, 5 Mar 1821

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John Ramsay claims election as common agent over John Murray, arguing proven rental—not minister’s rental—must govern vote valuation.

Robert Hunter v. Mrs Margaret Carsewell — Answers, 17 Nov 1821

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Respondent challenges petitioner’s failure to deliver property as promised, citing interdict and litigation blocking entry despite agreed terms.

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