David Smith v. Thomas Falconer and Others — Condescendence, 20 Nov 1829
Abstract
Pursuer claims unpaid fees for surveying and supervising quarry leases; defenders deny employment and assert prior payments.
David Smith v. Sir William Maxwell of Calderwood, Bart. & Others — Defences, 20 Feb 1828
Abstract
Defences by Sir William Maxwell, Bart. & Others against David Smith, asserting that the accounts are prescribed, claims are unpaid or never done, charges are exorbitant, and Sir Maxwell has no interest in the one-sixth liferented portion.
David Smith v. Thomas Falconer & Others — Summons, 4 Dec 1827
Abstract
David Smith sues Thomas Falconer and others for unpaid survey fees and expenses totaling £134 12s 9½d plus interest and costs.
David Smith v. Thomas Falconer and Others — Reclaiming Note, 4 Jan 1831
Abstract
Court finds summons insufficient to impose personal liability on Thomas Falconer and sustains prescription defence; pursuer seeks reversal to enforce conclusions and costs.
General-Collection-of-Session-Papers-1831-12-FEB--23-FEB-221-224-257 doc0069
Abstract
Mrs. Ferguson claims succession rights to late George M‘Gachen’s estate, seeking to honor his wishes via a proposed settlement with his surviving siblings, or legal recourse if resisted.
Helen Cunningham or Ferguson v. Alexander M'Gachen — Condescendence and Answers, 9 Mar 1830
Abstract
Pursuer claims £2760 for board and maintenance of George M'Gachen, 1803–1828, from her annuity; defenders deny liability, citing no agreement and goodwill, plus a holograph will renouncing property to her.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cunningham or Fergusson v. Alexander M'Gachen — Answers, 2 Dec 1829
Abstract
Answers by Alexander M'Gachen to the argument of Mrs. Eliz. Cunningham or Fergusson, denying any agreement for equal contribution to household expenses
Helen Cuningham or Ferguson v. Miss Elizabeth M'Gachen, Reverend John M'Gachen, and Alexander M'Gachen — Summons, 2 Dec 1829
Abstract
Mrs. Ferguson sues surviving siblings of deceased advocate George M'Gachen for unpaid joint household expenses and advances totaling over £150 annually plus specific sums with interest.
Mrs. Helen Cuningham or Ferguson v. Alexander M'Gachen — Reclaiming Note, 4 Jan 1831
Abstract
Court finds defender liable for specified sums with interest but sustains defences and discharges him; no expenses awarded; interlocutor submitted for review.
General-Collection-of-Session-Papers-1831-12-FEB--23-FEB-221-224-257 doc0064
Abstract
Stock account detailing tin-plate sales and inventory levels across multiple entities from October to January 1825, including commissions and local charges.
