The Trial of Margaret Clerk (Q43404931)
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Scottish witch trial
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | The Trial of Margaret Clerk |
Scottish witch trial |
Statements
4 June 1674Julian
Pretrial notes: On 1/6/1674 her trial date was set for Wed. 3/6/1674 and she was given caution to appear for trial. Her trial was continued again, her husband ordered to 'stand ableidged' for her appearance. She was previously to stand trial in front of the Justice of the Peace in the Sheriffdom of Banff, but the High Court accepted her appeal, heard the case and dismissed it because the local pursuers did not come to Edinburgh when summond. (English)
Trial notes: order for trial given by the High Court. She was previously persued in Banff by a two lairds and a bailie. She appealed to the High Court on the grounds that they were not fit to try her and had not followed proper procedure (i.e. giving her a list of the assize and witnesses, hearing witness testimony in her presence, and that they were not sufficiently educated to hear the case). The High Court agreed. The diet was deserted because her pursuers did not appear as they were charged and summond to do. (English)