General-Collection-of-Session-Papers-1831-12-FEB--23-FEB-221-224-257 doc0022
Abstract
Suspenders answer oaths under reference to charge of horning, disputing liability on disputed bills.
Robert Johnston, Thomas Hogg, and Alexander Sudden v. George Easton — State of the Process, 16 Jun 1829
Abstract
Suspension of letters against merchants and farmer for alleged forged debts from 1804–1806, challenged on grounds of outlawry, forgery, and invalid assignation.
Robert Johnstone, Alexander Sudden and Thomas Hogg v. George Easton — Bill of Suspension, 12 Nov 1829
Abstract
Complainers seek to suspend a 1809 decree, alleging illegal execution, no citation, and invalid debt assignment to the charger.
Reclaiming Note, George Easton against Lord Corehouse's Interlocutor
Abstract
George Easton seeks to reclaim a note against suspenders Robert Johnston, Thomas Hogg, and Alexander Sudden, challenging an interlocutor appointing depositions and suspending letters.
General-Collection-of-Session-Papers-1831-12-FEB--23-FEB-221-224-257 doc0017
Abstract
Defender James Black and sureties challenge validity of bond executed by collector William Cunynghame for assessed taxes arrears, citing lack of settlement and solicitor-general’s review.
Alexander Marjoribanks and Others v. James Black, Andrew Simson, and Robert Menzies — Revised Condescendence and Answers, 18 Nov 1830
Abstract
Pursuers seek recovery from defenders as cautioners for collector William Cunynghame’s unpaid taxes, with defenders denying liability beyond cess and challenging bond validity.
Alexander Marjoribanks v. James Black, Andrew Simson and Robert Menzies — Defences, 2 Dec 1829
Abstract
Defenders assert they were not bound for local assessments beyond cess, and that Commissioners’ failure to inform them of arrears and later abandonment of bond absolves them.
Marjoribanks & Others v. Cunynghame & Others — Summons, 28 May 1829
Abstract
Pursuers, a county committee, sue former tax collector William Cunynghame and his cautioners for unpaid county taxes and assessments totaling £229 6s 10¼d plus interest, with penalties and costs if accounts are not produced.
Sir James Dalyell, Robert Warden, David Falconer, John Boyd, and George Napier v. Robert Menzies — Reclaiming Note, 11 Jan 1831
Abstract
Robert Menzies, ship-builder, seeks full exoneration from land-tax arrears and expenses in a reclaiming note, disputing a court’s liability finding.
General-Collection-of-Session-Papers-1831-12-FEB--23-FEB-221-224-257 doc0012
Abstract
Creditors accept composition offers in bankruptcy; trustee seeks return of discounted bills to reduce preference.
