John Turner v. Joseph Lauchlan — Answers, 15 Sep 1787
Abstract
Answers by Joseph Lauchlan to the petition of John Turner, responding to allegations of breach of contract and withholding rum without security.
Alexander Wilson v. Lord Provost and Magistrates of Edinburgh, Magistrates of Canongate, and William Mellis — Information, 15 Sep 1787
Abstract
Information of Alexander Wilson, arguing that the Magistrates of Edinburgh and Canongate, and William Mellis, unlawfully liberated a debtor without legal warrant, thereby exposing him to liability for the debt.
Petition — Martin & Kerr against Lord Hailes's Interlocutors
Abstract
Petitioners seek relief from a sheriff’s interlocutor holding them liable for failing to deliver tallow contracted for before importation, after the vessel carrying it was wrecked.
Petition — And. Gray against Lord Henderland's Interlocutor
Abstract
Andrew Gray sues messenger John Vertue for negligence in executing a caption against debtor John Watson, seeking damages for failure to enforce a court decree.
Petition — Cha. Maxwell-Campbell, Esq [2]
Abstract
Petition of Charles Maxwell-Campbell asking the Court to permit his action against Captain James Montgomery to proceed, despite the defender’s plea that divorce had not been raised.
Sir William Erskine v. Hugh Powel — Information, 29 Apr 1787
Abstract
Pursuers seek reduction of four securities granted by bankrupt Hugh Seton to defenders, alleging undue preference under 1696 Act and common law.
Petition — Peter Arnott against Lord Pitmilly's Interlocutors [2]
Abstract
Petitioner challenges Lord Pitmilly’s ruling that agents may hold goods in transitu as security, arguing the purchaser rejected them and agents acted only for his benefit.
Patrick George Moncrieff v. John Govan — Answers, 16 Feb 1815
Abstract
Respondent Dr. Govan objects to the petitioner’s minute, claiming it mischaracterizes his factual statements as offensive and improperly blends argument with fact correction.
Petition — Petition, Alloa Brewery Co. against Lord Alloway's Interlocutor
Abstract
Alloa Brewery Co. challenges interlocutors imposing thirlage of invecta et illata on their land outside burgh, arguing no astriction exists and prior decree only applied to burgh brewers.
Francis Charteris Earl of Wemyss and March v. Charles Earl of Haddington and Others, Trustees of the deceased Francis Charteris Earl of Wemyss, and the Heirs of Entail — Information, 12 Nov 1813 [2]
Abstract
Pursuer seeks reduction of Earl of Wemyss's entails to fulfill marriage contract obligations tied to proceeds from sold lands and stock.
