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Mr John Carson v Arnot of Woodmiln. [1694] 4 Brn 156 (16 February 1694)
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Subject_1 DECISIONS of the LORDS OF COUNCIL AND SESSION, reported by SIR JOHN LAUDER OF FOUNTAINHALL.
Mr John Carson v. Arnot of Woodmiln
Date: 16 February 1694
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It was contended that the Steward of Fyfe had a privative jurisdiction within his own territory, exclusive of the Sheriff; but the Lords having considered the Sheriff's gift, with the custom and practice, they found the Sheriff had a cumulative right within the bounds of the stewartry.
