Found that the act does not apply to actions for the aliment of minors. [1740] UKHL 1 – Paton – 288 Bailii Prescription Act 1579 Scotland Limitation, Children Updated: 06 January 2022; Ref: scu.554893
The defenders in an action for payment of an account pleaded compensation, and founded on a debt which came admittedly under the provisions of the Act 1579, c. 83. The defenders were therefore limited to writ or oath on reference in proving the constitution and resting-owing of this debt, and in proof they founded upon … Continue reading Johnson v Tillie, Whyte, and Co: SCS 12 Jan 1916
