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Petition — John Allason of Riseland, and James Allason at Castle of Mearns

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Petition of John Allason of Riseland, and James Allason at Castle of Mearns, asking the Court to alter the Lord Ordinary's interlocutors concerning a forged bill and irregular diligence.

Robert Freebairn v. Richard Watkins — Information, 12 Nov 1744

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Information of Richard Watkins, arguing that the Pursuer Mr. Freebairn has no legal right to compel him to enter into a joint company-trade under the 1711 Patent.

APPENDIX. ARTICLES of Agreement between Mr. Robert Freebairn and Mr. James Watson Printers in Edinburgh, and Mr. Richard Watkins for Mr. John Basket of London, Merchant.

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Partners jointly pursue Queen’s Printer grant; Freebairn covers travel if won, Watkins gets 10% share with Baskett’s consent, plus paper credit and shared expenses with quarterly stock accounting.

Robert Freebairn v. Richard Watkins — Information, 4 Nov 1742

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Information of Mr. Robert Freebairn, arguing that Richard Watkins is bound to concur in joint management of the King's Printer patent, per preliminary Articles and prior interlocutor.

Robert Freebairn v. Richard Watkins — Information, 5 Jul 1742 [2]

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Information of Richard Watkins, King's Stationer for Scotland, arguing that he has the right to print Stock-Books and other papers for public offices under his Patent, and that the Pursuer's claim to exclusive printing rights is without foundation.

Robert Freebairn v. Richard Watkins — Information, 5 Jul 1742

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Information of Mr. Robert Freebairn, asserting that Richard Watkins, as King's Stationer, has no right to print for Publick Offices under his Patent, which exclusively grants printing rights to the Pursuer.

CONDESCENDENCE for Daniel Carmichael of Maulefly, in the Process at his Instance for a Sale of a part of the Estate of Maulefly, for discharging of the several Incumbrances by whic

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Court authorizes sale of part of an entailed estate to discharge debts contracted by the tailzie and subsequent heirs, despite prohibitory clauses.

Daniel Carmichael of Maullie v. Master William Carmichael of Skirling — Information, 18 Jan 1742

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Information of Daniel Carmichael of Maullie, arguing that it is lawful to sell part of the tailzied estate to discharge accumulated debts, despite prohibitory clauses in the entail.

John Carlyle of Lime-Kilns v. Matthew Sharp of Hoddam — Answers, 4 Jan 1743

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Matthew Sharp replies to John Carlyle’s petition challenging the interlocutor’s ruling on Rutherfoord common division, disputing the proposed alternative rule and possession-based claims.

Petition — John Carlile of Limekills

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John Carlile petitions to alter the Court's interlocutor on Rutherford Common division, seeking clarification on which Trailtrow lands hold common property rights.

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