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Information of the Magistrates and Town-council of Bruntisland, arguing that the pursuers' declarator contradicts the burgh's set and usage, particularly regarding council composition and provost eligibility.

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Petition of Margaret Oswald, Relict of George Arnot, asking the Court to assoilzie her from the interlocutor finding her liable for 200l. Sterling under a letter of credit given to her son.

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Pursuers seek to void a bond against David Annandale’s estate, arguing payment by his widow and her second husband extinguished the debt and barred its use against his property.

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Respondents challenge Justices of Peace's power to suppress a public highway through Westerwooden, arguing it violates the 1661 Act by depriving lieges of access to a longstanding route to Kelso boats.

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Defender denies bond enforceability, claiming pupil’s contract void; Pursuer argues bond valid as funds were applied for pupil’s benefit via land purchases.

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Memorial of James Earl of Morton, arguing that his heritable Office of Justiciary over Orkney and Zetland conveys supreme Criminal Jurisdiction, and that its value exceeds that of comparable Sheriffships.

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Petition of Robert Graham of Breckness, asking the Court to permit his claim to the heritable Bailliaries of Stromness and Sandwick, valued at 1000 l. and 500 l. respectively, based on Crown and Bishop grants.

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Tenants seek to retain possession of Cottland Park, disputing a verbal lease term and unlawful hay seizure by Earl’s agents.

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Petitioner George Logan seeks to reclaim a disputed bill for 70L Sterling, asserting it was never accepted by the Incorporation and remains void due to lack of delivery and incomplete subscription.

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Petition of James Somervell Gunsmith in Canongate, asking the Court to alter the interlocutor of the Lord Justice Clerk Ordinary which absolved the Incorporation of Taylors from having their church seats adjudged for debt.