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NeCede's

Maxim 3.1.1

A person is a man considered in light of a certain status.

Persona est homo cum statu quodam consideratus.

Source: Bouvier, Law Dict. 147; Heineccius, Elem. Jur. Civ.; Weisman, 76h Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

The law does not deal with man in the abstract — it recognizes him through the lens of his legal standing, whether as citizen, infant, husband, guardian, or officer.

Where this applies

  • The meaning of 'person' in a statute is disputed.
  • Someone argues that their legal status determines what rights they can exercise.

Legal domains

constitutionalinterpretation

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 3.1.1 — A person is a man considered in light of a certain status. — Bouvier, Law Dict. 147; Heineccius, Elem. Jur. Civ.; Weisman, 76h (Persona est homo cum statu quodam consideratus.)

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