Sui juris
| Literal meaning | Of one's own right |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SOO-ee JOO-ris |
A person who has full legal capacity and acts on their own legal authority.
Example
A man of sound mind who is over 18 can enter into a contract on his own. He is sui juris.
Statutory link
Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872: every person who is of the age of majority, of sound mind and not disqualified is competent to contract.
Exam tip
Short-note term.
Memory trick
Sui juris = own right.
Key takeaway
Sui juris means having full legal capacity.
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