Three men granted a bill to Stephen Howison, the late father of pursuer Isobel Howison. Additionally, John Howison of Hyndford, defender, wrote Stephen a letter promising that the bill would be paid. Later, Isobel sued John for payment. In response, John argued that the action was barred by a six-year limitation on bills and a seven-year limitation on liability for cautioners.
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People involved
- Isobel Howison — Pursuer
- Thomas Bell, of Westerhouse — Pursuer
- John Howison, of Hyndford — Defender
- B.W. Macleod — Advocate for Defender
- James Burnett, Lord Monboddo — Lord Ordinary
- James Young — Named in case documents
- John Young — Named in case documents
- William Young — Named in case documents
- Stephen Howison — Named in case documents
Three men granted a bill to Stephen Howison, the late father of pursuer Isobel Howison. Additionally, John Howison of Hyndford, defender, wrote Stephen a letter promising that the bill would be paid. Later, Isobel sued John for payment. In response, John argued that the action was barred by a six-year limitation on bills and a seven-year limitation on liability for cautioners.
