It is settled that that place is to be considered the home of each man where he has his habitation and has established his business.

Explanation

Domicile is fixed by habitation and intent — where a man dwells and keeps his accounts, there the law considers him at home.

Where this applies

• A zoning board says my home doesn't qualify as a residence because only one person lives there.
• The government is defining 'household' in a way that excludes my living arrangement.

See also

• 5.3.2 Every man's house is his safest refuge.
• 8.4.1 A judicial act performed before one who is not the proper judge is void; but a ministerial act, from whomsoever it proceeds, may be ratified.