Figures
A Dictionary of Law · William C. Anderson · 1889
A Dictionary of Law
Numerals. At-abic, 1888; Roman, MDCCCLXXXVni.
The objection to using Arabic figures in formal documents is that they may be readily altered. In some States they are not allowed in complaints and indictments, except in setting forth copies. It is considered better to date formal instruments by writing the day and year in words; and to write in words in the body of a bill, note, or receipt the sum for which it is given.
See Desobiption, 4; Folio, 2; Foboebt;