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Alexander Brymner v. Robert Crawford Riddell — Answers, 3 Dec 1810

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Defenders deny Martha Crawford’s prior marriage to William Sayers, challenge evidence, assert Riddell was unaware and the marriage was lawful and consensual.

Robert Crawford Riddell v. Alexander Brymner — Information, 14 Sep 1809 [2]

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Claimant seeks to proceed with heir service despite a pending declaratory action challenging legitimacy of his parents' marriage.

Petition — Robert Crawford Riddell, only Child procreated of the Marriage between John Reginald Riddell of Kinharvie, Writer to the Signet, and the now deceased Martha Crawford, only Daughter of the also now deceased Captain David Crawford of Carron…

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Petition of Robert Crawford Riddell, asking the Court to remit to the Lord Ordinary with instructions to report both the action of declarator and the competition of brieves to the Court at the same time.

Alexander Brymner v. Robert Crawford Riddell — Memorial, 22 May 1809

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Memorial of Alexander Brymner, arguing that Robert Crawford Riddell, who claims legitimacy, should not be served in the competition of brieves until the question of his bastardy is decided in the consistorial court.

Robert Crawford Riddell and John Reginald Riddell v. Alexander Brymner — Information, 14 Sep 1809

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Information of defenders, arguing that a marriage contracted in good faith by an infant, despite being nullified by the Court, should be recognized as producing legitimate children under the doctrine of bona fide ignorance.

Alexander Brymner v. Robert Crawford Riddell and John Reginald Riddell — Memorial, 14 Feb 1810

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Alexander Brymner, heir of David Crawford, sues Robert Crawford Riddell and his son to void Riddell’s marriage to Martha Crawford and declare their child illegitimate.

Mary Black v. John M'Niel — Answers, 4 Jan 1814

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Spirit-dealer John M'Niel sues Mary Black, his brother's cautioner, for £13 under a bond requiring her to present John Black or pay; she claims fulfillment via a bill of suspension.

Reclaiming Petition — Mary Black against Lord Craigie's Interlocutor [2]

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Petition of Mary Black, reclaiming against Lord Craigie's interlocutor

Charles Stewart v. John Bell — Answers, 4 Jan 1814

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Petitioner Charles Stewart contests respondent’s claim to his cautionary obligation for rent, arguing it was extinguished by third-party payment from Francis Allan, not the debtor.

Petition — John Bell, Esq. against Lord Craigie's Interlocutors [2]

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Petition of John Bell, Esq. asking the Court to suspend an interlocutor issued by Lord Craigie, which allowed a third party to enforce a cautionary obligation originally granted to a landlord.

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