Trial T/LA/1501

Trial Summary
Trial RefT/LA/1501
CaseMaxwell,Elizabeth
AccusedElizabeth Maxwell
Location
Outcome
DefenceNo
High StatusNo
Female Accusers8
Male Accusers3
Pre-Trial
Confronting SuspectsNo

Notes: A commentator from the presbytery (unknown identity) requested a commission of justiciary from either the Privy Council or from the Committee of Estates. The commentator also requested more information about each case. The commentator wrote his remarks on each draft dittay, presumably to make the dittay stronger. The neighbours wanted the bailie to investigate her after a mysterious illness and death. After the bailie put her in ward she threatened him and he became ill. We have a dittay.

DateAuthorityReason
21/1/1650Privy Council
21/1/1650Committee of Estates

DateReason
Presbytery