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Mercer v Scotland. [1745] Mor 14015 (5 June 1745)
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[1745] Mor 14015
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A nephew having, from his uncle, a disposition omnium bonorum that should belong to him at his death, with a provision, that he should be liable for the whole debts due by him; and having thereupon served himself heir of provision, was not found liable, universally, in payment of the debts, but tantum in valorem of the subjects which he had acquired.
Fol. Dic. v. 4. p. 234. D. Falconer. Kilkerran.
*** This case is No 119. p. 9786. voce Passive Title.
