Also known as: aetatis · age
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A classification of age under Roman law that determined an individual's legal capacity, rights, and liabilities.
Adrian Aguilar, age 34, seeks to run for president. The constitutional requirement that the president hold office for a four-year term applies once electors from each state cast votes. Because aetas places him above the minimum threshold for eligibility, his candidacy proceeds to the electoral count.
Alice Atkins appears before Judge Antonio Alvarado. The judge comments on her age during a hearing on a contract dispute. Because aetas triggers the prohibition against manifesting bias, the judge's remarks violate the rule and require recusal proceedings.
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Angela Acosta seeks enforcement of a support order for her son who has reached the age of majority in the issuing state. The definition of a child-support order extends to that aetas, allowing the interstate enforcement action to continue.
Adam Anderson, age 15, rides a bicycle into Aisha Ahmed's parked car. Traditional analysis of aetas and experience sets a reduced standard of care for the minor, so his liability is measured against what a similarly aged child would do rather than an adult.
Atlas Ventures employees Antonio Alvarado and Angela Acosta live together after both reach the age of majority. Their aetas satisfies the definition of cohabitant, enabling either to pursue economic remedies under the uniform act.
During a custody hearing, counsel for Adam Anderson refers to the opposing party's age in a derogatory manner. The judge must direct counsel to stop because aetas is among the protected attributes that cannot be used to manifest bias against parties or witnesses.
Aetas refers to age classifications that fixed legal capacity and status for individuals under Roman law.
Aetas is one of the listed attributes that judges and lawyers must not use to manifest bias or prejudice in court proceedings.
Aetas reaching the age of majority under the issuing state's law can still support enforcement of a child-support order under the uniform act.
Aetas and experience traditionally set the standard of care for a minor defendant, though modern rules may apply an adult standard for adult activities.
Aetas at or above the age of majority or emancipation allows two unmarried individuals living as a couple to qualify as cohabitants under the uniform act.
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