Burgh – Election of Magistrates. – Held, that in the election of the Magistrates of a burgh, the Provost and other Councillors need not be resident burgesses, or inhabitants of the burgh, but that the bailies and office bearers, in the burgh of Nairn, must be chosen from amongst the burgesses resident. Also held, that the town clerk of the burgh is incapable of holding said office, and at same time of holding the office of one of the magistrates of the said burgh.
[1785] UKHL 3 – Paton – 23
Bailii
Scotland
Magistrates
Updated: 14 January 2022; Ref: scu.562210
