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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Natural Person
A natural person is a human being recognized by law as having legal rights and duties.
The term distinguishes human individuals from artificial or juristic persons such as companies and corporations.
Natural persons can own property, enter contracts, sue, and be sued in their own names.
Most areas of law assume legal personality begins with recognition of the individual as a natural person.
The concept is fundamental in both private and public law because it defines who may hold legal rights and obligations.
A natural person is a human being recognized by law as having legal rights and duties.
The term distinguishes human individuals from artificial or juristic persons such as companies and corporations.
Natural persons can own property, enter contracts, sue, and be sued in their own names.
Most areas of law assume legal personality begins with recognition of the individual as a natural person.
The concept is fundamental in both private and public law because it defines who may hold legal rights and obligations.
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