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Robert Alexander v. James Chrystie — Minutesof Election, 17 Jan 1766

Date
17 Jan 1766
Type
Minutes of Election
Case
Robert Alexander v. James Chrystie
Length
64 pages
Repository
University of Virginia Law Library (Special Collections)
Container
UVALL Box 01
Marginalia
Yes
Abstract
AI-generated
January 17, 1766 Memorial of Henry Dundas, asserting that commissions lacking clerk's subscription and seal are null and void, and that if voter count reduces to four, he shall have a casting voice.
1 of 4 in this caseRobert Alexander v. James Chrystie — Petitionand Complaint, 21 Feb 1766 →

People in this document

  • Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville
  • Andrew Crosbie, Esq., of Holm
  • Robert Bruce, of Kennet, Lord Kennet
  • Charles Hay, of Newton, Lord Newton
  • Mr. John Thomson
  • Robert Dick
  • Robert Jamieson, W.S.
  • William Thomson
  • John Davidson, of Stewartfield and Haltree
  • James Chrystie
  • Sir John Anstruther, of Anstruther, Baronet
  • Robert Peattie
  • David Lowson
  • George Darsie
  • Robert Bridges
  • Andrew Johnston Jr., of Rennyhill
  • John Aldie
  • Robert Fall
  • Alexander Hart
  • Mr. James Smith, of Balharry
  • Robert Reid, W.S.
  • Alexander Innes, C.S.
  • John Alexander
  • John Martin
  • Archibald Cockburn, Esq., of Cockpen
  • William Young
  • Alexander Tait
  • William Brown
  • David Anderson
  • John Stevenson

Subjects

  • Aliment
  • Statute
  • Election
  • Election contest
  • Oath
  • Reduction
  • Mala Fides
  • Burgess

Places mentioned

  • Pittenweem
  • Anstruther Easter
  • Kilrenny
  • Crail
  • Anstruther
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