1794
WitnessAlimentSuccessionCreditorMarriageOnus ProbandiNisbet petitioned the Court to alter its interlocutor allowing Mrs Hamilton of Pencaithland to be examined as a witness in the action to bastardize him. Edgar responded, arguing that Mrs Hamilton of Belhaven was admissible as a witness notwithstanding her daughter's patrimonial interest in the cause.AI-generated
Documents in this case (2)
- Sir John Nisbet of Dean, Baronet v. John Edgar — Petition, 10 Jul 1794July 10, 1794 Petition of the petitioner asking the Court to alter its recent interlocutor, which allowed Mrs Hamilton of Pencaithland to be examined as a witness in an action to bastardize him.
- Sir John Nisbet of Dean v. John Edgar — Answers, 14 Nov 1794November 14, 1794 Memorial of the respondent, arguing that Mrs Hamilton of Belhaven is admissible as a witness despite her daughter's patrimonial interest in the cause.
People & places in this case
People involved
- Alexander Hamilton, Esq., of Pencaitland — Party
- Alexander Murray, Lord Henderland — Lord Ordinary
Places
- Dirleton (principal)
- Pencaitland
