William Sim, &c. v. James Mutter, &c. — Minute, 20 Feb 1812
Abstract
Pursuers seek to establish historical custom of meal-makers bearing meal-market customs liability, despite retail sales within city.
William Sim v. James Mutter, Andrew Mutter, John Salmond, and Robert Young — Answers, 14 May 1812
Abstract
Defendants challenge jurisdiction over meal customs, arguing manufacturers not liable unless selling within Edinburgh liberties.
Reclaiming Petition — William Sim against an Inner-House Interlocutor
Abstract
Petitioners seek to overturn an interlocutor holding meal-makers liable for market dues, arguing the duty is owed by meal-makers, not retailers, based on charter authority and long-standing practice.
George Beck v. John Gass — Answers, 17 Feb 1815
Abstract
John Gass answers George Beck’s petition challenging a 1799 Annan council act appointing coal measurers and levying a penny per cart-load.
Petition — George Beck against Inner-House Interlocutor
Abstract
Petition of George Beck, Master and Part Owner of the Ship the St. Andrew of Carlisle, asking the Court to alter its recent interlocutor
Mrs. Margaret Jessamina Symes v. The Friendly Society of Dissenting Ministers — Answers, 26 May 1812
Abstract
Respondents argue annuities to widows terminate on remarriage, citing technical meaning of 'widow' and societal norms.
Petition — Mrs. Briggs & Husband against Inner House Interlocutor
Abstract
Petitioners seek annuity continuation after remarriage, challenging society’s defense that marriage forfeits widow’s rights under 1797 regulations.
The Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Council of the City of Edinburgh v. Sir James Colquhoun of Luss, Bart., the Honourable Henry Erskine of Newhall, Sir Henry Moncrieff Wellwood, Bart. and Others — Memorial, 12 Nov 1802
Abstract
Memorial of the Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Council of the City of Edinburgh, arguing that their act of Council imposing differentiated water-rents is just and necessary to meet increased operational costs.
Sir James Colquhoun of Luss, Bart. and Others v. The Right Honourable The Lord Provost and Magistrates of Edinburgh — Bill of Suspension, 16 Nov 1814
Abstract
Colquhoun et al. seek interdict against Edinburgh magistrates enforcing a council-imposed water tax, pending judicial review.
Sir James Colquhoun, Bart. and Others v. The Hon. E. M. O. F. I. A. L — Memorial, 16 Nov 1814
Abstract
Memorial of Messrs. Taylor, Macfarlane, & Ogilvie, Clerks of the Court of Edinburgh, arguing that Sir J. Gordon and others are entitled to a bill of suspension and interdict against The Hon. E. M. O. F. I. A. L.
