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Mary Brown v. Walter Johnston — Answers, 11 Jun 1819

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Answers by Walter Johnston to the Condescendence for Mary Brown, denying her incapacity, asserting voluntary departure from Netherwood, and refuting allegations of intoxication and imbecility at the time of marriage.

No. III. CONDESCENDENCE for Mary Brown.

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Pursuer seeks judicial examination of Mary Brown to verify if process was initiated by her own motive or under her authority.

Mary Brown v. Walter Johnston — Answers, 29 Jan 1819

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Mary Brown sues Walter Johnston for scandal and false reports of marriage, seeking declaration of freedom to marry and damages; Johnston defends by proving marriage via 1818 documents and cohabitation.

David Dreever and Others v. James Smith — Answers, 4 Sep 1823

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Answers by James Smith, Merchant in Leith, to the petition of David Dreever and Others, Owners of the Vessel called the Queen of Naples of Kirkwall, responding that the pursuers misrepresented the facts and mischaracterized his conduct.

APPENDIX. No. I. Abstract TRANSLATION of JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS held at Vigo, in Spain, regarding the Condemnation and Sale of the Vessel the Queen of Naples.

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Master James Spence protested against loss of brig Queen of Naples driven ashore by storm in Vigo Bay, seeking to shift liability to owners, insurers, and others.

Reclaiming Petition — David Dreever & Others against Inner-House Interlocutor

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Petitioners seek reconsideration of interlocutor rejecting their claim for total loss, arguing abandonment was lawful and unseaworthiness plea was improperly advanced.

APPENDIX. No. I. BOND ROBERT SPEARS AND CAUTIONERS, WILLIAM MURE, ESQ.

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Robert Spears, as deputy-collector’s agent, binds himself and cautioners to faithfully manage Glasgow stamp duties and account for funds, with penalty for default.

Petition — Henry Paul against Inner-House Interlocutor

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Petitioner Henry Paul, trustee of Thomas Graham’s sequestrated estate, seeks to overturn an interlocutor recalling sequestration, arguing Graham qualifies as a trader under statute despite being a writer.

John Balmanno v. Henry Paul — Replies, 22 Dec 1821

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John Balmanno replies to Henry Paul's answers challenging the validity of a sequestration order against Mr. Graham, disputing creditor status, debt timing, and merchant classification.

Eleanor Allardyce (Lady Kennedy) and Archibald Lord Kennedy v. John Innes — Answers, 3 Apr 1823

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Respondents defend against petitioner’s claim to retain property, arguing his curatorial authority expired and his objections to marriage settlements are irrelevant and procedurally improper.

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