Subject_1 DECISIONS of the LORDS OF COUNCIL AND SESSION, reported by SIR JOHN LAUDER OF FOUNTAINHALL.
Alexander Hamilton and Lady Rosline v. Sir William Lockhart
Date: 21 February 1693
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Alexander Hamilton, merchant, and the Lady Rosline, against Sir William Lockhart, the late solicitor. The Lords found his reason of reduction relevant of these bonds and bills of exchange, signed by him at Paris, that he was then minor, and had curators, and they were not consenting; but in regard they alleged he received the money, and he denied as to part of it, they ordained him, before answer, to depone if he received it or not; and did not in this case, in regard of his consent, put them to prove it was in rem versam; for many of the Lords thought it hard for factors abroad to inquire at young gentlemen following their travels or studies, if they be major, and if they have curators, and how they spend and employ their money. Yet, on the other hand, these bankers may cheat and over-reach minors exceedingly.
