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Mrs Margaret Dick v. George Heriot — Petition, 13 Nov 1793

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November 13, 1793 Petition of George Heriot asking the Court to overturn the Inner House interlocutor against him

Hon. Mrs Maitland v. George Heriot — State of the Process, 1 Feb 1793

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February 1, 1793 State of the Process of Reduction by Mrs Margaret Dick Maitland-Makgill and James Heriot against George Heriot, asserting the invalidity of his claim to tailzie and provision under a 1665 bond

George Heriot v. Margaret Maitland MacGill — Memorial, 27 Jun 1792

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June 27, 1792 Memorial of George Heriot, arguing that his legitimacy is established by evidence of his being habit and repute the lawful son of Ensign George Heriot, and that the presumption of legitimacy favours him.

George Heriot v. Mrs Jean Heriot — Memorial, 9 Aug 1791

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August 9, 1791 Memorial of George Heriot, only Son of the deceased Ensign George Heriot, arguing that the Court should permit his service as heir-male under the entail of Ramornie, despite objections from Mrs Jean Heriot.

Mrs Margaret Dick v. George Heriot — State of the Process, 1795

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Pursuers seek reduction of George Heriot’s service as heir to deceased Robert Heriot, challenging his legitimacy via new Dublin and Edinburgh testimony; defender counters with affidavits and witness depositions.

Mrs Margaret Dick v. George Heriot

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University of Virginia Law Library (Special Collections)

Samuel Birnie & Co. v. Mrs Helen Weir — minute, 14 Jan 1800

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January 14, 1800 Minute of Samuel Birnie & Co., against Mrs Helen Weir, arguing that the printed paper purporting to be an account-book excerpt is not entitled to full faith and regard.

Charles Murray Macleod

Name
Charles Murray Macleod
Occupation
Advocate
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 9 Dec. 1823. Son of Alexander Hume Macleod.
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Life Dates
- 1835

John Hugh Maclean

Name
John Hugh Maclean
Occupation
Advocate
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 19 Jan. 1819. Son of Alexander Maclean; unmarried.
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Life Dates
- 1826

Colin Maclaurin, of Dreghorn

Name
Colin Maclaurin, of Dreghorn
Occupation
Advocate
Biographical Notes
Advocate, 14 Jan. 1791. Son of John Maclaurin, advocate; m. Jane.
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Life Dates
- 1833

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