Trial T/JO/84
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/84 |
|---|---|
| Case | Leyis,Violat |
| Accused | Violat Leyis |
| Trial Date | 22/3/1597 |
| Trial Place | Tolbooth |
Location
| County | Aberdeen |
|---|---|
| Burgh | Aberdeen |
Outcome
| Verdict | Half Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Banishment |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2/1597 | Royal Commision - Unknown Origin | Arrest and Justiciary | signet |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnnet Wischert | Previously Tried | T/JO/1 | 17/2/1597 |
| Thomas Leyis | Previously Tried | T/JO/3 | 23/2/1597 |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Cheyne | Mr | Prosecutor | — |
| Andrew Clerk | Mr | Prosecutor | — |
| Alexander Jaffry | Prosecutor | — | |
| Alexander Rutherford | Prosecutor | — | |
| George Troupt | Chancellor | — |
Trial Notes
Father and three daughters tried together but absolved from accusations but were guilty by association with mother and brother. Ordered to be banished.
Post-Trial Notes
Father and daughters appear to have been banished and left the area although there are no details where they moved to. Jonet (sister) later appears to have wanted to get marriage banns announced and so the family may have managed to resettle elsewhere.