Rob Robb, William Miller, Senior, and George Robb, Burgesses of The Burgh of Anstruther Wester v William Thompson and Others, The Magistrates and Councillors of The Said Burgh: HL 26 Apr 1785

Burgh Election – Competency of Suit. – Held that burgesses, not being also councillors of the burgh, were not entitled to carry on a suit to set aside the election of the magistrates and town councillors of the burgh.

Citations:

[1785] UKHL 3 – Paton – 21

Links:

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Jurisdiction:

Scotland

Elections

Updated: 03 September 2022; Ref: scu.562205