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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. 1, S. &
R. 72; 1 Wash. 42; 2 McCord, 380; 4 McCord 267; 3 Blackf. 161; 3 Gill &
John. 234; 2 Halst. 272. Vide Seal; 2 Serg. & Rawle, 504; 2 Rep. 5. a; Perk.
Sec. 129. 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. 2 Rand. 446; 6 Halst. 174; 5 John. 239; 1
Blackf. 241; Griff. Law Reg., answers to question No 110.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.