A municipality and a decuria function in the place of a person.

Explanation

A municipality acts in the capacity of a legal person and may hold rights, incur obligations, and appear in court — but only through its duly authorized officers acting within their delegated power.

Where this applies

• A city is sued for breach of contract on a construction project, and the court treats the municipality as a legal person capable of being held liable.
• A county government purchases land for a new park, acting in its capacity as a legal person that can hold title to property.
• A resident sues the town for damages caused by a broken water main, and the municipality appears in court as a party defendant just as any individual person would.