Defendants' account of sums from Stewart's estate, including disputed payments to Maxwell without lawful authority, totaling £1926 0 4½ owed to petitioner.
Respondents challenge petitioners' attempt to suspend a bond for sums already decreed in Irish and English courts, asserting the bond's validity and the petitioners' failure to object timely.
Petitioners seek suspension of execution against chargers Reid and Fraser, challenging validity of Irish and English decrees due to absence and alleged double charging.
Respondent Alexander Stewart answers petition by William Lawrie, denying allegations of misconduct and false testimony, citing insufficient proof and prior rulings.
Petitioner challenges Lord Meadowbank’s finding of liability against him as cautioner for constable Hunter’s detention of debtor Stewart, asserting the evidence shows lawful conduct and due diligence.
Petitioner challenges interlocutors holding him liable for 1788 negligence in omitting to notify a creditor of a bond assignation, asserting the omission was inconceivable given his character and informal business relationship.