What is a natural person in jurisprudence?
Q: What is a natural person in jurisprudence?
A: A natural person is a real human being in contrast to an artificial person or an organization that the law treats as if it were a person.
Q: What is an artificial person?
A: An artificial person is an organization that the law treats as if it were a person distinct from its members or owners.
Q: What rights are given to natural persons only?
A: The right to vote and most human rights are given to natural persons only.
Q: Can a corporation hold public office?
A: No, a corporation cannot hold public office.
Q: Can a corporation file a lawsuit?
A: Yes, a corporation can file a lawsuit.
Q: What is science fiction's portrayal of sentient robots like?
A: Science fiction has long fantasized about sentient robots, such as androids living among humans.
Q: Has any court dealt with the question of whether a sentient robot would be considered a natural person?
A: No, no court has yet dealt with the question of whether a sentient robot would be considered a natural person.
