John Kelly, huntsman to Major Blair of Blair, brought a complaint against John Smith for hunting without the proper qualification. Smith argued that he satisfied the only statutory qualification that was currently in effect. The dispute raised a question of first impression as to the correct interpretation of certain statutes.
Published Reports
William Morison, The Decisions of the Court of Session (1811), pg. 4995
Locations
Session Papers
| Information | Information for Ensign John Smith of Swineridge-muir, Appellant; against John Kelly, Respondent |
22 Apr 1780 |
