[1773] 5 Brn 535
Subject_1 DECISIONS of the LORDS OF COUNCIL AND SESSION. reported by Alexander Tait, Clerk Of Session, One Of The Reporters For The Faculty.
Subject_2 PERSONAL AND TRANSMISSIBLE.
The Procurator-Fiscal
v.
John Paxton, Stabler;
1773 .February .Click here to view a pdf copy of this documet : PDF Copy
AN Action, before the Dean of Guild of Edinburgh, was brought at the instance of for using false measures,—in which Paxton was fined, and ordered to prison till payment. He suspended, and before decision died. The Lords found that the action had fallen, and did not transmit against his heir ; who could not be punished for his predecessor's fault.
Same 2d December 1768, Peter Williamson against Merchants of Aberdeen.
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