pt. A. General introduction. An introduction to the law of persons. pt. B. Legal subjectivity. A definition of concepts -- The beginning of legal subjectivity -- The end of legal subjectivity. pt. C. Status and the factors that influence it. Status: an introduction -- Domicile and citizenship -- Birth and adoption -- Minority -- Curatorship, prodigality, and insolvency -- Mental illness, physical disability and the influence of alcohol and drugs on capacity -- Race custom and religion.