Trial T/LA/1249
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1249 |
|---|---|
| Case | Rule,Elspeth |
| Accused | Elspeth Rule |
| Trial Date | 2/5/1709 |
Location
| Burgh | Dumfries |
|---|
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Banishment |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 3 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 7 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes — 15/4/1709 |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: An arrest warrant for 15/4/1709 was drawn up in accordance with the porteous roll for Dumfries.
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Stewart | Sir | Prosecutor | — |
Trial Notes
There were two porteous rolls, one from Oct. 1708 and one from 1709. She was also branded on the check. The verdict was handed back on 4/5/1709.