Cranstoun, Anderson, and Trotter v Robert Cunninghame Bontine Esq

Cranstoun, Anderson, and Trotter, W.S., trust-assignees of Sir William Forbes and Company,     Appellants.—Dr. Lushington—Wilson v. Robert Cunninghame Bontine Esq. of Ardoch, and William Cunninghame Cunninghame Graham Esq., of Gartmore and Finlaystone,     Respondents.—Lord Advocate (Jeffrey)—Dundas[ 6th July 1832.] Ld. Fullerton. Subject_Bankrupt — Statute…

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Murdo Mackenzie of Ardross, Esq v Hugh Rose of Glastullich, Esq.

Murdo Mackenzie of Ardross, Esq.,     Appellant.—Lushington—Knight v. Hugh Rose of Glastullich, Esq.,     Respondent.—Lord Advocate (Jeffrey)—Pemberton[ 14th May 1832.] Ld. M'Kenzie. Subject_Salmon-fishing — Property. — A party, alleging his exclusive right of fishing salmon and all other fish…

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Burntisland Whale Fishing Company, James Farnie, and Others v William Trotter and Others

Burntisland Whale Fishing Company, James Farnie, and Others,     Appellants.—Lord Advocate, Mr. F. Pollock, and Mr. Mac Niell v. William Trotter and Others,     RespondentsOct. 1, 1831. Bill Chamber. Lds. Fullerton, Balgray, and Cringletie. Subject_Nuisance — Interdict. — Found (affirming…

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John Napier and Mrs. Scott v Lady Gordon and Others

John Napier and Mrs. Scott,     Appellants.—Spankie—Wilson v. Lady Gordon and Others,     Respondents.—Sandford—RutherfordOct. 3, 1831. Lord Newton. Subject_Bankruptcy — Husband and Wife — Interest. — 1. An estate was sold under burden of the price, being 60,000 l., and the…

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J. B. Ker and Others v Sir R. W. Vaughan, &c. ( Lady Essex Ker’s Trustees)

J. B. Ker and Others,     Appellants.—Lord Advocate (Jeffrey)—Tinney v. Sir R. W. Vaughan, &c. ( Lady Essex Ker's Trustees),     Respondents.—Dr. Lushington—MurrayOct. 1, 1831. Lord Newton. Subject_Deathbed — Title to pursue. — A party mortis causa conveyed heritage…

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James Ker and Henry Johnston v John Bell, &c.

James Ker and Henry Johnston (for the Leith Bank),     Appellant.—Lord Advocate (Jeffrey)—John Miller—Anderson v. John Bell, &c.,     Respondents.—Dr. Lushington—SandfordOct. 1, 1831. Ld. Corehouse. Subject_Cautioner — Circumstances in which held, (affirming the judgment of the Court of Session,)…

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David Dickson and Others v Cuninghame and Lord Medwyn

David Dickson and Others,     Appellants.—Mr. Solicitor General (Campbell) and Mr. Patrick Robertson v. Cuninghame and Lord Medwyn,     Respondents.—Lord Advocate (Jeffrey) and Mr. SandfordOct. 1, 1831. Lord Eldin. Subject_Entail — Sale — Sasine — Res Judicata — Title…

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Burntisland Whale Fishing Company v William Trotter and Others

Burntisland Whale Fishing Company, James Farnie, and Others,     Appellants.—Lord Advocate, Mr. F. Pollock, and Mr. Mac Niell v. William Trotter and Others,     RespondentsOct. 1, 1831. Bill Chamber. Lds. Fullerton, Balgray, and Cringletie. Subject_Nuisance — Interdict. — Found (affirming…

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William M’Donald of St. Martins v Mackie and Company

William M'Donald of St. Martins,     Appellant v. Mackie and Company,     Respondents.—Dr. LushingtonSept. 21, 1831. Lord Medwyn. Subject_Process — Reparation. — A person raised an action against tradesmen employed by him to furnish pipes for supplying…

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William Downe Gillon v Archibald Mackinlay and Others

William Downe Gillon,     Appellant.—Mr. Serjeant Spankie—Dr. Lushington v. Archibald Mackinlay and Others, for the Edinburgh and Leith Shipping Company,     Respondents.—Mr. J. Campbell—Mr. TinneySept. 22, 1831. Ld. M'Kenzie. Subject_Partnership. — Proof. — What facts and circumstances…

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