Country code |
GB |
Repository code |
234 |
Repository |
National Records of Scotland |
Reference |
AD1/60 |
Title |
Notarially executed notification (in Scots) by William, Lord Abirnethi in Rothimay, and William, Lord Borthwic, justices on south half of Forth |
Dates |
22 Jan 1464/1465 |
Access status |
Open |
Location |
Off site |
Description |
narrating compearance before them on justice ayre held at Jedwort of William Douglas of Drumlangrig [Drumlanrig], by his forespeaker, Mr David Guthre of Kincaldron, who presented a rolment of court of last justice ayre anent process on brieve of mortancestry purchased by said William in respect of lands called Kyrktonemanys, with mill of same, and lands of the Flekkis, in barony of Hawic, sheriffdom of Roxburgh, against Alexander Gledstanys, and requested that brieve should now proceed to the recognition of an assize; also compearance of said Alexander and his forespeaker, Sir Thomas Cranstone of that ilk, who alleged that brieve ought not so to proceed, as Alexander had alleged the king to be his warrant, who being under age could not be convened to make warrandice, and offered to find a `borgh' in the sheriff's hand; whereupon the justices had both parties removed from the court, took advice with the barons and freeholders, and, on return of the parties, decreed that the proferred `borowis' should not be received and that the brieve should proceed to recognition of an assize, which was chosen as follows: Sir Walter Scot of Kirkurd, kt., Andrew Ker of Altonburne, James Ruthirforde of that ilk, Sir Robert Colvil of Oxinname, kt., Andrew Ker, younger, James Tuedy of Drummelior, Dungal Makdowel of Malkerston, Walter Tuedy, Andrew Ormstone of that ilk, Quintine Riddale of that ilk, Robert Ruthirdorde of Chatto, George Douglas of Buniedwort, Thom Ker, George Tayt of the Pren, Archibald Douglas, Walter Scot, Hector Lauedyr, Wil Pringil, Robin Scot of the Haynig, John Ruthirforde of Hundwellee, Adam Scot, Archibald Neuton of that ilk, John Turnbule of Ernhuyth, George Abirnethi and Thomas Grymislaw, which assize gave deliverance in writing by their forespeaker, Andrew Ker, that deceased Sir William Douglas of Drumlangrig, grandfather of Sir William Douglas of Drumlangrig, died seised of said lands, that said William is his lawful and nearest heir, that said Alexander had wrongfully held said lands and that said William ought to have sasine of same; whereupon doom was given accordingly by the mouth of John Stodart, suitor of Halden, and justices gave said William sasine "be state ryal" and commanded the sheriff or his mair of fee to pass to the "chemys" of said lands and there give him corporeal sasine of said lands Witnesses: Archibald Douglas, sheriff of Roxburgh, David Scot of Whitchester, David Pringil of Smalehame, Thomas Riklyntone of that ilk, William Hacate of Belsyis, clerk of justiciary, Alexander Scot, notary, William Sheuil. Notary: Alexander Foulis, clerk, St Andrews diocese. [On tag, seal of office of justiciary south of Forth, entire]. |
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Publication note |
Printed with commentary in A. Borthwick and H MacQueen, 'Three 15th Century Cases' in 'Juridical Review' Dec 1986 |
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