§ MR. MACKIEsaid, he wished to ask the Lord Advocate whether, under the Act 10 & 11 Vict. c. 47, relating to the Service of Heirs, or under any other Statute, or by any practice of the Scottish Courts, the Sheriff of Chancery, where any alteration or amendment in the course of proceedings is necessary, has power to attach a condition of Money Payments to Charitable Institutions before pronouncing Decree of Service?
§ THE LORD ADVOCATEsaid, the Question was of a somewhat peculiar character. He had given it the fullest consideration in his power, and had every anxiety to give an answer; but, as it was a question of law, he thought he should best perform his duty by declining to express any opinion upon it.