However, Robert who was to inherit Annandale on Esther's death, in March 1829 commenced court proceedings against her, to have her declared insane and incapable of running Annandale properly.
However, Robert was to inherit Annandale on Esther's death. Much to her distress, he issued a writ against her in March 1829, on the grounds that his mother should be declared insane and therefore incapable of running Annandale properly.