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In an action of filiation the Sheriff, affirming the decision of the Sheriff-Substitute, assoilzied the defender. The pursuer appealed, and on the case being called in the Short Roll no appearance was made for the defender. The Court, after ascertaining that the proper intimation had been made upon him, sustained the appeal in respect of no appearance for the respondent, without hearing the counsel of the appellant.
Counsel for the Appellant— Mr M'Kechnie.
Solicitors: Agent— John A. Gillespie, S.S.C.