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.