Natural person
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003362
A human being who possesses legal rights and obligations, such as the ability to sue, be sued, own property, and enter into contracts. This status is acquired at birth and is distinct from that of a legal or juristic person, which is an entity like a corporation or partnership granted legal personality by law. The specific rights and capacities of a natural person can be limited by factors such as age or mental capacity.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-003362 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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