Subject_1 MINOR NON TENETUR, &c. Subject_2 SECT. II.
The Privilege of Minor non tenetur is not a defence against production. - Nor against actions to which the Minor is liable from the nature of his right. - Nor against a proving of the tenor.
Thomas Gordon of Earlstoun v. Margaret Gibson
Date: 10 February 1714 Case No. No 30.
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In an exhibition of a wadset right, at the instance of Thomas Gordon of Earlstoun against Margaret Gibson, the Lords repelled the defence of minor non tenetur placitare de hæreditate paterna; an exhibition having no effect, either as to the carrying away, or the least impairing, the minor's heritage.
