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Robert Fairman, bankrupt tavern-keeper and former manufacturer, seeks cessio bonorum protection against creditors including William Russell’s trustees, after failing to account for funds allegedly derived from his wife’s heritage.

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Court upholds cessio benefit for Fairman; creditor’s late objections and unpaid prior expenses barred appeal.

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Depositions address disputed payments to Websters for Fea’s estate expenses, including unaccounted vouchers and delivery issues.

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Petitioner James Fea challenges a bond for 120l. granted under fraud, claiming he was misled into believing Miss Webster secured a settlement in his favor and that she received 10l. for care, both of which must be deducted.

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Mrs Mudie answers petitions from Anderson's creditors who conspired to falsely prosecute her for theft, seeking damages and costs for the criminal trial and subsequent legal proceedings.

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Petitioners seek full exoneration and reimbursement of legal expenses, asserting they were falsely implicated in a criminal prosecution and had no role in the alleged conspiracy or cost-sharing agreement.

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Defenders challenge defamation and damages claim by Mrs Mudie, alleging a malicious plot by creditors and Anderson to extort money via false criminal prosecution of her theft.

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Memorial of Mrs Elisabeth Mudie, arguing that the creditors of David Anderson conspired to extort money from her by fabricating a theft accusation

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Mrs Elisabeth Mudie sues multiple Montrose merchants and officials for libel and damages, alleging a conspiracy to extort money by falsely accusing her of theft after she accepted goods from a debtor, David Anderson.

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Mrs Elisabeth Mudie sues merchants and others for defamation and damages after her late husband’s death, presenting extensive witness testimony and documents from Montrose and Edinburgh.