Letters of arrestment. Legal instruments.
Subject
Subject Source: Other Source
Scope Note: Is the diligence whereby the debtor in a moveable debt or obligation is interpelled from making payment or delivery to his creditor until the debt due to the arrester by the arresstee's creditor is paid or secured. Source: Bell, William. 'Dictionary and digest of the law of Scotland'.
Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:
Arrestment, 27 December 1569, at instance of Alexander, Lord Saltoun, against William Sinclair of Herdmistoun and John Sinclair his brother. Executions 1, 4 January 1569/1570., 27 December 1569, 1, 4 January 1569/1570.
Item
Identifier: Ch.13086
Dates:
27 December 1569, 1, 4 January 1569/1570.
Arrestment at instance of Alexander Glas of Sauchie and Mr Harie Hay on Aberlady and Butterdean., 5 December 1667.
Item
Identifier: Ch.14812
Dates:
5 December 1667.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers.
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Fletcher of Saltoun documents.
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Documents concerning Aberlady and its successive owners: Douglas of Kilspindie, Hay of Aberlady, Fletcher of Aberlady, and Fletcher of Saltoun.
Arrestment at instance of Andrew Peter at the mill of Strachin against George Strauchane in Strauchane., April 1620.
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Identifier: Ch.15129
Arrestment at instance of Andrew Traill, burgess of Dundee, of escheat of James Guthrie of Easter Balnabreyt and Mr James his son, put to the horn at the instance of Robert Fletcher burgess of Dundee., 29 June 1594.
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Identifier: Ch.13868
Arrestment at instance of Charles Erskine of Cambuskenneth and Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall of the duties etc of Saltoun., 24 November 1640.
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Identifier: Ch.13621
Arrestment at instance of Elizabeth Redpethe against Jean Johnstoun, Lady Saltoun., 24 February 1603.
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Identifier: Ch.13153
Dates:
24 February 1603.
Arrestment at instance of James Inglis, baile, burgess of Edinburgh, against the tenants of Blairquhan, Girvan and Balcraig., 1 February 1623.
Item
Identifier: Ch.13458
Dates:
1 February 1623.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers.
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Early Saltoun documents.
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Documents relating to Sir James Stewart of Killeith, later 4th Lord Ochiltree, who was the main claimant to Saltoun, and to his cautioners and creditors. He disposed of the estate to Forbes of Craigievar.
Arrestment at instance of John Armour, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, against Mr William Livingston., 17 December 1621.
Item
Identifier: Ch.13710
Dates:
17 December 1621.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers.
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Early Saltoun documents.
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Documents relating to various Livingston(e)s, especially Patrick of Dalderse and Inchcorsie, his brother William, chamberlain of the 8th Lord Saltoun, and Alexander, advocate.
Arrestment at instance of Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer against the tenants of Saltoun., 24 December 1642.
Item
Identifier: Ch.14452
Arrestment at instance of Sir John Skene of Curriehill and Helen Somervell against John, Lord Saltoun., 7 November 1612.
Item
Identifier: Ch.13323
Dates:
7 November 1612.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers.
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Early Saltoun documents.
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Documents relating to Sir John Skene of Curriehill, Alexander Peirson, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, Sir Alexander Hay of Fosterseat, and William Kellie, W.S. Their claims were transferred to Forbes of Craigievar.
Arrestment at instance of Sir Robert Fletcher of Innerpeffer to the heritors, liferenters etc of Dirleton., 10 November 1653.
Item
Identifier: Ch.14504
Arrestment at instance of Thomas Cheisholme, son of deceased John Cheisholme of Lundrter, against Andrew Eliot, concerning Panlathie., 30 May 1587.
Item
Identifier: Ch.13881
Arrestment at instance of William Douglas of Glenbervie against Alexander Guthrie of Guthrie., 20 January 1577/1588.
Item
Identifier: Ch.14176
Dates:
20 January 1577/1588.
Arrestment at instance of William Forbes of Craigievar against Sir William Cunningham of Caprington., 25 February 1630.
Item
Identifier: Ch.13540
Arrestment at instance of William Forbes of Craigievar of goods etc of the deceased Mr William Livingston in West Saltoun., 22 December 1630.
Item
Identifier: Ch.13543
Arrestment at instance of William Moncreiff of Moncreiff against Mr Robert Ross of Craigie., 9 June 1607.
Item
Identifier: Ch.15101
Arrestment, signeted 1 May 1590, Isobel Hepburne, lady Pitferrane, and William, commendator of Pittenweeme, her spouse, against Henry Dyk in Lumfynnance Souther., 1 May 1590.
Item
Identifier: Ch.6319
Copy, 1592, of arrestment, 12 August 1592, at instance of John, Earl of Atholl concerning deceased Elizabeth, Countess of Moray., 12 August 1592.
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Identifier: Ch.13752
Dates:
12 August 1592.
Copy, 1640, of loosing of arrestment, 2 December 1640, at instance of William Gray, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, of teinds etc of Saltoun., 2 December 1640.
Item
Identifier: Ch.13622
Copy, undated, of arrestment, 18 July 1580, at instance of George Stewart of Arnetuly., 18 July 1580.
Item
Identifier: Ch.15071
Execution of arrestment at instance of Alexander Glass W.S. against Adam Glass, minister of Aberlady., 2 July 1711.
Item
Identifier: Ch.14856
Dates:
2 July 1711.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers.
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Fletcher of Saltoun documents.
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Documents concerning Aberlady and its successive owners: Douglas of Kilspindie, Hay of Aberlady, Fletcher of Aberlady, and Fletcher of Saltoun.
Execution of arrestment at instance of David Wemyss against Adam Glass, minister at Aberlady., 29 April 1707.
Item
Identifier: Ch.14851
Dates:
29 April 1707.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers.
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Fletcher of Saltoun documents.
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Documents concerning Aberlady and its successive owners: Douglas of Kilspindie, Hay of Aberlady, Fletcher of Aberlady, and Fletcher of Saltoun.
Execution of arrestment at instance of James Donaldson, merchant in Edinburgh, against Samuel Calderwood, plasterer in Bristo and Andrew Fletcher, Lord Milton., 8 August 1734.
Item
Identifier: Ch.14604
Execution of arrestment at instance of James Inglis, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh., 19-20 March 1623.
Item
Identifier: Ch.13463
Dates:
19-20 March 1623.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers.
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Early Saltoun documents.
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Documents relating to Sir James Stewart of Killeith, later 4th Lord Ochiltree, who was the main claimant to Saltoun, and to his cautioners and creditors. He disposed of the estate to Forbes of Craigievar.