Trial T/LA/1248
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1248 |
|---|---|
| Case | Hairstains,Janet |
| Accused | Janet Hairstains |
| Trial Date | 3/5/1709 |
Location
| Burgh | Dumfries |
|---|
Outcome
| Verdict | Not Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Released |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 2 |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Stewart | Sir | Prosecutor | — |
Trial Notes
She was previously banished and now brought up for charges under the circuit court again. She was put under caution in 1708. There were two porteous rolls, one from Oct. 1708 and one from 1709.
The verdict was handed back on 4/5/1709.
The verdict was handed back on 4/5/1709.