Person
legal meaning
An entity to whom the law ascribes rights and duties.
A person, in the context of law, refers to an entity that is recognized as having rights and duties. This entity can be either human or non-human, such as:
Artificial persons: Corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and other statutorily created entities that possess legal personhood. They are capable of engaging in legal activities, such as suing, being sued, owning property, and entering into contracts.
Natural persons: Human beings (which are always without exception in the law labeled an individual), who are individual members of society and possess inherent rights and duties.
Key Characteristics
A person, whether human or artificial, is defined by the following characteristics:
- Rights: The ability to claim or possess something, such as property, benefits, or freedoms.
- Duties: The obligation to perform or refrain from certain actions, such as fulfilling contractual obligations or respecting the rights of others.
- Legal capacity: The ability to engage in legal transactions, enter into contracts, and own property.