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NeCede's

Maxim 3.1.3

Status is the legal condition of a person.

Status est conditio legalis personae.

Source: Black's Law Dict. (2d) 1107; Dig. 1, 5, 1; Weisman, 76c Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

Legal status — such as infancy, outlawry, citizenship, or marriage — determines what acts a person may perform and what rights he may exercise.

Where this applies

  • A person's legal status as a minor, citizen, or felon determines what they can do.
  • Someone's legal standing changes and their rights change with it.

Legal domains

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See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 3.1.3 — Status is the legal condition of a person. — Black's Law Dict. (2d) 1107; Dig. 1, 5, 1; Weisman, 76c (Status est conditio legalis personae.)

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