Alexander Abercromby, Esq; of Glasshaugh, for Himself and The Other Creditors of Alexander Wilson of Littlefield, Deceased v John Innes of Knockorth, and Lewis Donaldson, Writer In Edinburgh, Son, Heir, and Executor of John Donaldson, Deceased: HL 31 Jan 1724

Trust – Trustees chosen by creditors, who had a salary for their trouble, having thrown the debtor into prison on a caption, but afterwards liberated him without applying to the creditors for their consent; the debt being afterwards lost, it was relevant to make the trustees liable for the debt that they consented to the debtor’s liberation.
[1724] UKHL Robertson – 457, (1724) Robertson 457
Bailii
Scotland

Updated: 26 July 2021; Ref: scu.553897