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Mental capacity or competence

Defined in 1 dictionary — Black's (1910)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Such a measure of intelligence understanding, memory, and judgment (relative to the particular transaction) as will enable the person to understand the nature and effects of his act. Eaton v. Eaton, 37 N. J. Law, 113, 18 Am. Rep. 716; Davren v. White, 42 N. J. Eq. 569, 7'Atl. 682; Co.nley v. Nailor, 118 U. S. 127, 6 Sup. Ct. 1001. 30 L. Ed. 112.

Defined under Mental in Black's Law Dictionary.