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Unexpected Things that are People

12 days ago
  • #non-human-entities
  • #legal-personhood
  • #maritime-law
  • Corporations are legally recognized as people, a widely accepted concept.
  • Ships have limited legal personhood, primarily for liability and due process in maritime law.
  • The Whanganui River in New Zealand was granted legal personhood in 2017, including rights and custodians.
  • Hindu deities like Lord Rama are considered juristic persons in Indian law, owning property and having legal standing.
  • Legal personhood for non-human entities often arises in disputes over land or rights between different groups.