George, Marquis of Annandale v The Earl and Countess of Hopetoun, Et E; Contra: HL 15 Feb 1739

Mutual Contract. – Passive Title- Act 1695, c. 24.- Circumstances of an obligation incurred by an apparent heir, under which the next heir, passing him by, and serving to a remoter ancestor, was found liable, without relief against the executry, or other separate estate of the apparent heir.

[1739] UKHL 1 – Paton – 225, (1739) 1 Paton 225
Bailii
England and Wales

Scotland

Updated: 06 January 2022; Ref: scu.554825