Trial T/JO/1797
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/1797 |
|---|---|
| Case | Maissone,Jonet |
| Accused | Jonet Maissone |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: Petition to parliament from Earl of Haddington. He claimed that witchcraft was increasing in his lands and had imprisoned the suspects. He also claimed that two of them were accused of robbery as well. Suspect had not been arrested by 4/1661 but commission for trial by 5/1661. Deposition attested.
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4/1661 | Parliamentary | Justiciary | |
| 3/5/1661 | Parliamentary | Justiciary | |
| 3/4/1661 | Parliamentary | Justiciary |
Earl of Haddington petitioned for the arrest of the suspects. He claimed they had been named but wanted them apprehended, searched and tried.
| Date | Authority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/1661 | Parliament | From the Earl of Haddington |