Alexander Houston v. William Yule — Answers, 15 May 1821
Abstract
Respondent argues the statute limits personal acknowledgment’s effect to the debtor, not co-debtors.
William Yule v. Alexander Houston — Bill of Advocation, 11 Jan 1820
Abstract
Defender William Yule argues Alexander Houston had only a jus crediti, not personal title, under a trust deed.
Patrick Wishart and Alexander Robertson v. John Harper — Answers, 5 Apr 1821
Abstract
Answers by Patrick Wishart and Alexander Robertson, Writers to the Signet, Trustees of the late Robert Gordon of Craig, to the petition of John Harper in Nether Dalveen, asserting their right to the lands of Craig and Corse under a trust-deed executed by Robert Gordon.
Patrick Wishart and Alexander Robertson v. John Harper and Others — Summons, 10 Feb 1819
Abstract
Trustees of Robert Gordon sue heirs of William Tait for lands under a 1753 trust settlement, claiming title via Robert Gordon’s 1815 deeds.
APPENDIX. TRUST-RIGHT and DISPOSITION of WILLIAM TAIT of Lochinkitt, to WILLIAM TAIT and THOMAS WAUCH.
Abstract
William Tait devises Craig and Corfe lands to trustees William Tait and Thomas Wauch for Margaret’s support and education, with rents to her or her husband, and residual rights to heirs or trustees.
Lady Mary Montgomerie and Charles Montolieu Burges v. James Morton — Answers, 3 Jan 1822
Abstract
Trustee seeks repayment for tenant’s farm improvements, contested by petitioners who claim repayment only due at lease end and they gained benefit from early possession.
Petition — Lady Montgomerie against Inner-House Interlocutor
Abstract
Petitioners challenge an interlocutor holding them liable for Taylor’s creditors’ claim to value of uncompleted buildings, arguing they were not lucrati and entitled to no abatement.
Lady Mary Montgomerie and Charles Montolieu Burges v. James Morton — Minute, 9 Nov 1821
Abstract
Respondents seek recovery of surplus rent lost after reletting farms post-Taylor’s desertion, arguing creditors can’t claim losses from their business decisions.
James Morton v. Lady Montgomerie and Charles Montolieu Burges — Minute, 9 Nov 1821
Abstract
Respondents seek to recover losses from reletting lands after Taylor's desertion, including building costs and rent shortfall, while petitioner claims no liability as advocators assumed lease risks.
Lady Mary Montgomerie and Charles Montolieu Burgess v. James Morton — Minute
Abstract
Advocators seek to establish financial loss or gain from George Taylor’s abandonment of the farm, following prior interlocutor ordering production of lease and transaction records.
