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Captain Robert Christie v. Adam Thomson and others — Answers, 2 Mar 1791

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Answers by Adam Thomson, Esq. of Muncraig and others, Freeholders of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, responding to the petition and complaint of Captain Robert Christie

Patrick M'Dowall, Writer in Dumfries v. Adam Thomson, Esq. of Muncraig, and others, Freeholders of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright — Answers, 2 Mar 1791

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Answers by Adam Thomson, Esq. of Muncraig and others, Freeholders of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, to the petition and complaint of Patrick M'Dowall, Writer in Dumfries.

Major John Ross v. Adam Thomson — Answers, 2 Mar 1791

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Answers by Charles Hope to the petition of Major Ross, asserting that the case is substantially identical to that of Colonel Stewart and requesting the Court to allow proof of the petitioner's fictitious qualification

ANS.—Adam Thomson, Esq. &c. TO THE Pet. & Comp.—George Tod. J. Gordon, jun. W. S. Agent. Mr Menzies, Clerk. ANSWERS FOR Adam Thomson, Esq. of Muncraig, and others, Freeholders of t

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Respondents challenge petitioner's standing, citing prior case and asserting petitioner's qualification is fictitious and collusive.

Lieutenant Colonel James Stewart of Lochins v. Adam Thomson, Esq. of Muncraig, and others — Answers, 2 Mar 1791

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Adam Thomson and other Stewartry freeholders respond to Lt. Col. James Stewart’s objection, arguing his complaint lacks standing and is procedurally flawed for omitting John Livingstone’s heir, and that statutory time limits don’t apply to nominal qualifications.

Thomas Irving v. Adam Thomson — Answers, 2 Mar 1791

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Answers by Adam Thomson, Esq. of Muncraig and others, Freeholders of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, to the petition and complaint of Thomas Irving, Esq. Inspector-General of his Majesty's Customs at London.

Alexander Abercromby v. Adam Thomson — Answers, 2 Mar 1791

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Respondents challenge the petitioner’s claim to freehold rights, asserting his qualification is nominal and fictitious, citing prior similar case.

Petition and Complaint — & Comp. Alex. Abercromby, W.S. } against the Freeholders of Kirkcudbright. } Party

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Petition and Complaint of Alexander Abercromby asking the Court to overturn the expungement of his name from the freeholders' roll of Kirkcudbright

Robert Gordon, Esq. of Threavegrange, and others, Freeholders of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright v. John Aikin, Jun. — Duplies, 5 Mar 1791

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Respondents claim Mr Aikin’s liferent was fictitious to secure a vote and remains invalid despite his wife acquiring the fee.

John Aikin v. Patrick Gordon — Replies, 26 Feb 1791

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John Aikin contests his expungement from Kirkcudbright freeholders’ roll, insisting his liferent is real and valid, despite respondents’ nominality claim.

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