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Subject_1 DECISIONS of the LORDS OF COUNCIL AND SESSION, reported by SIR JOHN LAUDER, LORD FOUNTAINHALL.
The Viscount of Stormond v. The Earl of Northesk
Date: 16 July 1670
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The Earl of Northesk, then Earl of Ethil, having employed the Viscount of Stormond, by his missive letter, to procure to him the change of his title of honour; declaring that what he should expend in doing thereof, he should thankfully repay the same. The Viscount, having procured the same by the mediation of Mr. Andrew Hay, and having given above L.100 Sterling therefore, pursues the Earl upon his missive, for reimbursing him that and his other expences. Their defence was upon compensation.
Act. Mr. William Murray.Alt.———
Advocates' MS. No. 78, folio 82.