Ed O'Brien
What is PERSON?
A man considered according to the rank he holds in society, with all the rights to which the place he holds entitles him, and the duties which it imposes. 1 Bouv. Inst. no. 137. A human being considered as capable of having rights and of being charged with duties; while a �thing� is the object over which rights may be exercised.Read more: What is PERSON? definition of PERSON (Black's Law Dictionary)