In old European law. Sha& en or beaten out; threshed, as grain. Spelman. … [Read more...] about SCUSSUS
SCRUET-ROLL
In old practice. A species of roll or record, on which the bail on habeas corpus was entered. … [Read more...] about SCRUET-ROLL
SCRIPTORIUM
In old records. A place in monasteries, where writing was done. Spelman. … [Read more...] about SCRIPTORIUM
SCRUTATOR
Latin: . In old English law. A searcher or bailiff of a river; a water-bailiff, whose business was to look to the king's rights, as his wrecks, his flotsam, jetsam, water-strays, royal fishes. Hale, de Jure Mar. pars 1, c. 5. … [Read more...] about SCRUTATOR
SCRIPT
Where instruments are executed in part and counterpart, the original or principal is so called. In English probate practice. A will, codicil, draft of will or codicil, or written instructions for the same. If the will is destroyed, a copy or any paper embodying its contents becomes a script, even though not made under' the direction of the testator. Browne, Prob. Pr. 280. … [Read more...] about SCRIPT