Trial T/LA/1399
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1399 |
|---|---|
| Case | Watson,Wife of Poil |
| Accused | Wife of Poil 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 she was called and could try to get rid of the charge with oaths from his friends. She was to do a 'saxter aith' that meant getting six neighbours to swear to his innocence and to pay a 6 merk silver fine.