Title: George Smollet Provost of the Burgh of Dumbarton, James Duncanson and Humphry Collquhonn Baillies of the said Burgh; Giles Mitchel Dean of Guild, James Nicoll Treasurer of the said Burgh; ... appellants. William Buntin, David Colquhon. David Weir, Alexander Weir Merchant, Robert Lally, William Traquair, William Buntine younger; John Buchannan, Rober McAllaster, ... respondents. The appellant's case