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Subject_1 DECISIONS of the LORDS OF COUNCIL AND SESSION, reported by SIR GEORGE AUCHINLECK OF BALMANNO.
Date: The Earl of Marr
v.
The Laird of Caskieben
21 February 1628 Click here to view a pdf copy of this documet : PDF Copy
Caskieben raised brieves to serve himself heir to Dame Isobell Douglas, Countess of Marr and Garioch, before the sheriff of Aberdeen. The Earl of Marr alleging him to be served heir to her already, and, by Act of Parliament, found to be nearest of blood to her, obtains summons, for advocating the service before the Lords, and to hear and see Caskieben ordained to serve his brieves before unsuspected judges, to be appointed before the Lords, and to hear and see all the brieves raised, or to be raised, by him, for the same effect; and all
judges discharged, in the mean time. At the calling of the summons Caskieben is absent. The Lords discharge him, and all others, to serve any brieves except before such judges as the Lords shall appoint. Anent the reason of advocation of causes, look Act Mar. Par. 6, chap. 39.
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