Foreign – A Scotchman dying in England, where his will was duly proved by the executor therein nominated, it was found that an executor-creditor could not recover in Scotland a debt due upon a bond to the deceased.
Oath of Party – Privilege- A claim of debt against a Peer being referred to his oath, the Court of Session found that he was not entitled to have his examination taken upon honour. This point was not expressly decided in the House of Lords.
[1736] UKHL 1 – Paton – 181, (1736) 1 Paton 181
Bailii
Scotland
Updated: 28 August 2021; Ref: scu.554677