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Subject_1 WITNESS.
Helen Ramsay
v.
David Lindsay
1743 ,July 12 .
Case No.No. 17.
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A question occurred, the very same to my apprehension as we decided the second instant, Lord Braco against Adams, (supra). The question was anent proving that a testament executed by a young boy in favour of his mother was explained to him so as he understood, or that it was drawn and extended at his desire. We were told that Mr James Graham, jun. and Mr Ramsay, writer, were advised about this testament, i. e. to extend it, during the boy's life, and when he was under the management of his mother. And that testament being now quarrelled by his nearest of kin, the mother employed Mr Graham and Mr. Ramsay for her in the cause, and now adduced them as witnesses for her. But the Lords refused them; and this day on a reclaiming bill and answers adhered.
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