Trial T/LA/1398
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1398 |
|---|---|
| Case | Watson,Poile |
| Accused | Poile Watson |
| Trial Date | 30/7/1602 |
Location
| Settlement | Skeldevo |
|---|---|
| County | Shetland |
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Trial Notes
They (the husband and wife) were to 'dempt to quite tham selffis' to the Sherrif court. Basically this means that he was called and could try to get rid of the charge with oaths from his friends. He was to do a 'saxter aith' that meant getting six neighbours to swear to his innocence and to pay a 6 merk silver fine. Failed the quittance of stowth (theft) 2 merk fine.