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Which of the following correctly describes a legal person?
What is one main characteristic of legal persons?
Which example does NOT fall under the category of legal persons?
In Latvia, what distinguishes different ministries and departments regarding legal personality?
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What is the primary purpose of recognizing legal persons within private law?
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What is the capacity of all legal persons concerning rights?
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Which statement is true regarding minors and their capacity to perform legal acts?
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Under which condition can contracts made by minors be deemed valid in French law?
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What is the outcome of contracts made by persons declared incapacitated by a court?
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What happens to contracts made by individuals who do not understand or control their actions at the time of contracting?
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According to German law, what is the rule concerning contracts made by minors younger than 7 years?
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Which age delineates the boundary of full liability in torts for minors as per the content?
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What is a unique characteristic of contracts for necessities in relation to mental incapacity?
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Which aspect of capacity to perform legal acts primarily protects the inept party?
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In which law context are contracts involving benefits for minors generally allowed?
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Study Notes
Subjects of Private Law
- Two key subjects are natural persons (humans) and legal persons (organizations with separate legal standing).
Legal Persons
- Legal persons (artificial persons) are organizations recognized by law with a separate patrimony (assets).
- Examples include states, municipalities, and companies.
Capacity
- All natural persons have capacity to have rights from birth.
- All legal persons have capacity to have rights.
- Capacity to perform legal acts is limited in some cases.
- Minors are typically under the age of 18 and lack full capacity to act.
- Guardians are typically appointed to act on behalf of minors.
Minors and Contracts
- Contracts made by minors without guardian approval are usually invalid unless:
- Emancipated children
- Contract conveys a manifest benefit
- Contract concerns independent property (for minors over 16 years old)
- Varying legal systems have different regulations for minors' contracts.
- French law allows certain contracts depending on benefit and usage.
- German law has different rules depending on age (under 7 vs. over 7).
- Latvian law requires certain conditions for validity.
Persons with Mental Disorders
- Persons declared fully or partially incapacitated by a court are generally unable to perform legal acts.
- Curatele or wardship is appointed to oversee these individuals' actions.
- Contracts by incapacitated persons are often void or voidable unless confirmed by the appointed representative.
- Continental systems generally emphasize protection of the incapacitated party, while common law systems often focus on the knowledge of the other contracting party.
Persons with Mental Disorders: General Capacity
- Contracts by individuals with capacity but unable to understand or control their will at the time of contract are generally invalid.
- Exceptions exist for everyday transactions, depending on the legal system.
- Common law systems consider the awareness of the other contracting party in determining validity.
Delictual Capacity
- Children under 7 years old and individuals unable to understand or control their actions at the time of the act are generally not liable for torts.
- Guardians or parents may be responsible for a lack of supervision that leads to a tort.
- Contradictions may exist within civil law system regarding delicitual capacity.
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This quiz explores the concepts of natural and legal persons within private law. It covers the rights and capacities of both individuals and organizations, including specific considerations regarding minors and their ability to engage in contracts. Test your understanding of these fundamental legal principles.