Cranstoun, George, d. 1850.

Cranstoun was a Scottish lawyer who later became a judge. He also was deeply interested in literature, and wrote a satire titled The Diamond Beetle Case, in which he derided the style of the judges in delivering their opinions. Cranstoun was a longtime friend of Sir Walter Scott.

From the description of Notes in the action, Cunningham against Russell, [ca. 1806]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 67786960