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
SCROLL
SCRIVENER
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
SCRIPTUM
Lat. A writing; something written. Fleta, 1. 2, c. 60, … [Read more...] about SCRIPTUM
SCRIPTORIUM
In old records. A place in monasteries, where writing was done. Spelman. … [Read more...] about SCRIPTORIUM
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