Jean Fleming v. Helen Wilson — Answers, 14 Jun 1810
Abstract
Respondents deny father’s custody claim, citing his lack of adequate care or financial support beyond the initial decree.
Thomas Watson and Company v. Leckie and Alexander — Answers, 6 Jul 1811
Abstract
Respondents oppose sequestration of Thomas Watson & Co., arguing fraud and breach of trust in misapplying funds, including misuse of a £272.50 bill and improper sales proceeds.
Petition — January 3. 1811. Pet.—A. Macfarlane's Representatives against an Inner House Interlocutor
Abstract
Petitioners challenge an interlocutor permitting a charger to proceed with estate sale while concealing the existence of a potential heir, Victoire Middlemore, and seek to avoid consigning remaining funds to bank.
G. Gourlay v. Ivory and Company — Proof, 23 Oct 1806
Abstract
Account of flax purchases by James Ivory and Company from Frederick Gourlay, with witnesses testifying to credit transactions and company’s failure.
2.—REVISED CONDESCENDENCE for Pursuers, AND REVISED ANSWERS thereto for Defender.
Abstract
Pursuers claim defender held annuity bond in trust for deceased Mrs Turnbull and seek repayment of £100 plus interest from 1851 transaction.
Mrs Janet Turnbull or Harper v. James Gracie — Reclaiming Note, 20 Nov 1856
Abstract
Defender reclaims as trustee of annuity bond and denies £100 debt acknowledged in 1851 letter.
III.—STATEMENT OF FACTS for the DEFENDER, AND ANSWERS thereto for the Pursuer.
Abstract
Statement of Facts for the Defender, with Answers for the Pursuer, asserting that the widow and children of Alexander Cock or Cook are entitled to parochial relief in the city parish where his settlement was held at death.
John Hay v. John M'Beath — Reclaiming Note, 13 Jun 1856
Abstract
Defender seeks to reclaim his settlement in Abbey parish by challenging the pursuer's claim based on residency and absence under old and new Poor-Law Acts.
March 12, 1856. [SHERIFF of Lanarkshire.] Reclaiming Note, John Finch Tress against Interlocutors of the
Abstract
Court proceedings concerning a reclaiming note dispute over furniture ownership in Buchanan Street hotel, involving alleged fraudulent transfer to minor son.
III.—MINUTE for John Learmonth, Esquire of Dean. IV.—ANSWER for the City of Edinburgh.
Abstract
Learmonth seeks to challenge the city’s proven rental for Bruntsfield Links and Meadows, requesting a valuation; city refuses and denies relevance, citing teind status and procedural rules.
