A writer; scribe; conveyancer. One whose occupation is to draw contracts, write deeds and mortgages, and prepare other species of written instruments. Also an agent to whom property is intrusted by others for the purpose of lending it out at an interest payable to his principal, and for a commission or bonus for himself, whereby he gains his livelihood. Money scrivener. A … [Read more...] about SCRIVENER
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SCOTCH MARRIAGES
See GRETNA GREEN. … [Read more...] about SCOTCH MARRIAGES
SCROLL
A mark which is to supply the place of a seal, made with a pen or other instrument on a writing. 2. In some of the states this has all the efficacy of a seal. In others, a scroll has no such effect; and when a suit is brought on an instrument sealed with a scroll, the act of limitations may be pleaded to it, as to a simple contract. … [Read more...] about SCROLL
SCOTCH PEERS
Peers of the kingdom of Scotland; of these sixteen are elected to parliament by the rest and represent the whole body. They are elected for one parliament only. … [Read more...] about SCOTCH PEERS
SCROOP’S INN
An obsolete law society, also called "Serjeants' Place," opposite to St. Andrew's Church, Holborn, London. … [Read more...] about SCROOP’S INN