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Elspeth Stewart v Aaron Grant. [1753] 2 Elchies 158 (14 December 1753)
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[1753] 2 Elchies 158
Subject_1 DAMAGE AND INTEREST.
Elspeth Stewart
v.
Aaron Grant
Date: 14 December 1753
Case No. No. 3.
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Aaron Grant prosecuted two Stewarts, brothers-in-law, criminally for theft before the Sheriff of Banff. One of them was convicted by the Jury of receipt of theft; but as to the other the libel was found not proven. He thereupon pursued Grant for damages and expenses; which action, after his death, was carried on by his wife as his executrix; and a joint proof was granted before answer. On advising, the Court found the process not competent for expenses of the trial in the Sheriff-court, because none were asked or given there; but found the process competent for damages for his long confinement before the trial; and, 2dly, Found the claim relevant, and him entitled to damages, notwithstanding his connection with the other pannel who was convicted. The defender brought a pretty convincing proof of another theft committed by him of a cow, and of his haunting with thieves, against which the pursuer brought a very strong proof of his character; but several of us differed from the last part of the interlocutor, and the question is still subjudice.—The Court thereafter adhered. The case was appealed, but I am told the parties settled the matter, so the appeal was not heard.
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