Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Contrahere

ub. [Latin "draw together"] Roman law. 1. To establish or entt: into a formal relationship, as between husband and wife, creditor and debtor, by mutual agreement. 2. To commit a crime. 3. To accept an inheritance. 4. Generally, to perform any act of legal significance. See CONTRACTUS.

Furiosus nullum negotium contrahere (gerere) potest (quia non intelligit quod agit)

An insane person cannot make a contract (because he doesn't understand what he is doing).