Riddell — Petition, 5 Jul 1796
Abstract
July 5, 1796 Petition of Sir James Riddell, Bart. &c. asking the Court to alter its recent interlocutor
Wilson — Petition, 10 Feb 1797
Abstract
February 10, 1797 Petition of George Wilson, against Inner-House interlocutor, asking the Court to alter its recent interlocutor
Melvilles — Petition, 10 Feb 1797
Abstract
Petitioners challenge an interlocutor that upholds a 1763 deed as valid, arguing it invalidates their right to inherit Walter Bowman’s estate under the 1757 procuratory and intestacy laws.
Robert Henderson v. George Wilson — Answers, 3 Sep 1795
Abstract
September 3, 1795 Answers by George Wilson to the petition of Robert Henderson and Catharine and Christian Melville, responding to claims regarding entailments of Walter Bowman's estate.
Henderson v. Wilson and Melvilles — Petition, 7 Jul 1795
Abstract
July 7, 1795 Petition of Robert Henderson asking the Court to alter its recent interlocutor
Robert Henderson v. George Wilson — Memorial, 26 May 1795 [2]
Abstract
May 26, 1795 Memorial of George Wilson, Grandnephew of Walter Bowman, arguing that the lands of Logie should descend under the valid 1757 entail, against Robert Henderson, another grandnephew.
Melvilles — Momorial, 16 Jun 1795
Abstract
June 16, 1795 Memorial of Catharine and Christian Melvilles, arguing that the 1763 entail is ineffectual and revokes the 1757 deed, thus opening succession to heirs ab intestato
Robert Henderson v. George Wilson — Memorial, 26 May 1795
Abstract
Robert Henderson challenges George Wilson’s claim to Logie lands under Walter Bowman’s 1763 entail, asserting his right as grandnephew under the granter’s reserved power to alter succession.
William Fothringham v. Alexander Fothringham Ogilvy — Answers, 20 Apr 1797
Abstract
Respondents defend an interlocutor upholding a marriage contract’s estate provisions, arguing the second son inherited fee-simple rights to Balfour estate before Powrie succession.
