Reclaiming Petition — Sir Robert Burnett of Leys, Baronet; Alexander Irvine, Esq; of Drum; John Menzies, Esq; of Pitfoddells; John Forbes, Esq; of Inverernan; Major James Mercer, of Sunny-bank, and others, Proprietors of certain Salmon-Fishings on t…

Abstract
Pursuers, proprietors of upper salmon-fishings on River Dee, seek removal of artificial obstructions (New Jargie Bank and jetties) constructed by defenders near river mouth, alleging unlawful encroachment that altered river flow and damaged upstream fisheries.

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Petition of Sir Robert Burnet of Leys Baronet and others, asking the Court to remit to Mr George Brown to protract and colour sections of the River Dee bed and adjacent grounds for adjudication.

John Earl of Rothes v. John Philp — Appellant's Case

Abstract
Appellant challenges the validity of a pre-1685 entail of the Rothes estate, asserting it was legally binding under common law and the 1662 Court of Session decision, and that the 1685 Tailzie Act does not retroactively require registration of prior entails.