Civil Incapacity
/ˈsɪvəl ɪnˈkæpəsɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal status in which an individual lacks the capacity to perform certain civil acts or enter into binding contracts due to reasons such as minority, mental incompetence, or statutory disqualification.
The court ruled that the plaintiff's civil incapacity invalidated the contract agreement.
Forms
- civil incapacity
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Commentary
Civil incapacity often affects a person's ability to engage legally binding transactions, necessitating protective measures such as guardianship or trusteeship.
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