Skip to main content
  • twitter
  • facebook
  • instagram
Scottish Court of Session Digital Archive
SCOS The Scottish Court of Session Papers University of Virginia Law Library
  • Explore
    • Map
    • Browse by County
    • People & Place Network
  • Scholarship
  • About
    • The 2026 Modernization
    • Searching the Archive
    • Computational Methods
  • Search
  • News

Breadcrumb

  1. Home

John Learmonth v. Henry Charles Rutherfurd — Condescendence, 1 Dec 1829

Abstract
AI-generated
Claimant, as assignee, seeks preferment on trust fund under 1813 and 1825 dispositions, challenging trustees’ authority and asserting entitlement via 1831 sale agreement.

RE-REVISED CONDESCENDENCE for the Chevalier Alexander Mortara of Cassal Maggiore in Lombardy, Claimant; and William Charles Balderston, W.S. his Mandatory. / No. XIX. RE-REVISED CO

Abstract
AI-generated
Claimants assert priority under 1825 and 1813 trust dispositions, disputing Lady Nisbett and Mr. Rutherfurd’s claims.

Henry Charles Rutherfurd v. John Nisbett, and his Tutors and Curators — 1 Dec 1829

Abstract
AI-generated
Counter-statement of facts by John Nisbett’s tutors challenging Henry Charles Rutherfurd’s claim to estate of Dean, asserting legitimacy of Sir John Nisbett and prior trust dispositions.

No. XI. MINUTE for Dame Maria Nisbett, Relict of the late Sir John Nisbett of Dean, Baronet, and George Mercer Murray, Esq. Surgeon, at present residing in Edinburgh. No. XII. REVI

Abstract
AI-generated
Claimant seeks to establish heirship to Dean estate via 1749 procuratory, with spouse added as party; defenders admit heirship but deny standing investiture.

Lady Nisbett v. John Nisbett — Answers, 1 Dec 1829

Abstract
AI-generated
Lady Nisbett claims terce and jus relictae from Sir John’s Scottish estate, but defendants say she waived all claims via 1821 deed for $20,000 and is ineligible as alien widow.

No. VI. RE-REVISED CONDESCENDENCE AND CLAIM for Mr John Nisbett, sometime residing in Cheltenham, now a in the Regiment of Life Guards, a Claimant, with consent of the Pursuers, hi

Abstract
AI-generated
Claimant seeks preferential entitlement to trust funds and accumulated income under two 1813 and 1825 trust deeds, with priority over annuitants and legatees, and rights to annuity securities and Cheltenham property upon mother’s death.

John Rutherford, Esq. of Edgerston; the Right Honourable Charles Lord Sinclair, and Alexander Pringle, Esq. of Whitebank v. Mr John Nisbett, Son of the Truster, and Others — Condescendence, 1 Dec 1829

Abstract
AI-generated
Condescendence by the pursuers, stating the trust-funds and estate under their charge, including personal estate, heritable property, and liabilities, in the action of multiplepoinding and exoneration.

Henry Charles Rutherfurd, Esq. v. John Rutherfurd, Esq. and Others — Answers, 29 Feb 1832

Abstract
AI-generated
Answers by John Rutherfurd, Esq. of Edgerston, Lord Sinclair, and Alexander Pringle, Esq. of Whytbank, responding to the pursuer's action for declarator, exhibition, count, and reckoning

John Rutherfurd, Esq. of Edgerston, and Others v. Mr John Nisbett, and Others — Condescendence, 1833

Abstract
AI-generated
Claimants seek to enforce Lady Nisbett’s South Carolina alimony decree against Sir John’s estate, disputing its validity and asserting her Scots law entitlement post-marriage.

No. II. ANSWERS for John Cheape, Esquire, of Girgenti, Ayrshire, and John Archibald Campbell, W. S., surviving Trustees nominated and appointed by the Right Honourable the Countess

Abstract
AI-generated
Respondents challenge suspension of a decree settling annuity claims, asserting the suspender breached a binding judicial agreement.

Pagination

  • First page « First
  • Previous page ‹ Previous
  • …
  • Page 94
  • Page 95
  • Page 96
  • Page 97
  • Current page 98
  • Page 99
  • Page 100
  • Page 101
  • Page 102
  • …
  • Next page Next ›
  • Last page Last »
Subscribe to
Home

The Scottish Court of Session Digital Archive is a multi-institutional collaborative initiative featuring Session Papers held by the Arthur J. Morris Law Library at the University of Virginia School of Law, the Library of Congress, and the University of Edinburgh.

The project is made possible with generous investments from the Horatio and Florence Farmer Fund at the University of Virginia School of Law and the William Nelson Cromwell Foundation. 

Support SCOS with a tax deductible gift.

© 2026 by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
© 2026 by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia

User account menu

  • Log in