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Earl of Calendar v Andrew Monro. [1662] Mor 15632 (20 February 1662)
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Teinds found not to be debitum fundi affecting singular successors.
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The Earl of Callander pursues Andrew Monro of Beercrofts for the valued teind duty of his lands, several years; who alleged, Absolvitor for the teinds intromitted with by his author preceding his right. The pursuer replied, That teinds being valued, are like an annual-rent, and are debita fundi, by the act of Parliament 1633, anent valuations; the teind-masters being appointed to be infeft in the right of the teind, according to the valuation.
The Lords found the defence relevant, and found not the teind to be debitum fundi, albeit valued.
