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Lat. A writing; something written. Fleta, 1. 2, c. 60, … [Read more...] about SCRIPTUM

In old English law. An extortionate practice by officers of the forest who kept ale-houses, and compelled the people to drink at their houses for fear of their displeasure. Prohibited by the charter of the forest c. 7. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SCOTAL

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

See GRETNA GREEN. … [Read more...] about SCOTCH MARRIAGES

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