Legal Subject: Interlocutors

Case Date Legal Subject Abstract
Mackenzie v. Interlocutor 1802 Defamation, Interlocutors The pursuers, Alexander Mackenzie and his spouse Anna Monro, questioned a decree pronounced by the Commissary-depute of Sutherland in a process of defamation and damages, brought by Reverend Mr. Walter Ross, Minister of Clyne against pursuers, and others. Pursuers asked to review the interlocutors: to vindicate the judgment against them in the Reverend Mr. Walter Ross’ defamation process, to be isolated of every charge presented by such Reverend and to find the true conviction to the case.
Playfair v. Bisset 1802 Writer fees, Interlocutors Pursuer Robert Playfair, a lawyer, sought to recover the expenses he incurred while defending Robert Bisset. Bisset claimed that he never authorized Playfair to act as his attorney in the underlying dispute. Finding that both parties had acted in bad faith, the Lord Ordinary declined to award expenses, and Playfair petitioned for review.