Trial T/LA/772
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/772 |
|---|---|
| Case | Laidlay,Andrew |
| Accused | Andrew Laidlay |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: He was imprisoned in the tolbooth of Jedburgh under suspicion of witchcraft, but they refused to try him. He was being held by the request of the Sheriff of Berwick. The High Court ordered him released from prison on caution and to appear when called for trial. Says he was orginially investigaed in the 'Englishe tymes when they wold put no person to death without proven Malefice against them.'
| Date | Type | Exists |
|---|---|---|
| ✓ |
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolbooth | Jedburgh | Released |
| Date | Type | Where Lodged | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/1671 | Suspect's | High Court | — |
Trial Notes
He was ordered to be moved to the tolbooth of Edinburgh on 24/5/1671. Apparently that never happened.