non-existing capacity.
Accordingly, complete performance capacity is the validity of human
beings to behave in a manner that does not depend on the opinion of
others, while the incomplete performance capacity is the validity of
human beings to behave in a manner for certain acts without the other
ones and thus the capacity to perform is incomplete. In other words,
we are concerned here with the performance capacity and not the
obligation capacity. Article (47) of the Civil Law No. (43) of 1976
stipulates that no one my waive his/ her personal freedom or capacity
or amend its provisions. Moreover, the text of Article (116) stipulates
that every person is eligible for concluding contracts, unless deprived
or restricted of capacity by virtue of law.
Mental disability (the "insanity" in legal terms of the law) is considered one
of the aspects of legal capacity and it is clear that mental disabilities are
classified into three categories or classes: First, the class with severe
disability, where there is a risk of making wrong decisions detrimental to
their interests. Second, the class with medium disability, which can make
decisions that take place between benefit and damage. Third, the class with
simple disability, which can make the right decisions, but this does not
always mean right decisions as is the case with others.
The legislator determines the custodian or guardian for persons with
disabilities, as the custody is on the soul and funds and is granted to the
father, mother, grandfather or the court. The custody includes the ability to
conclude contracts, marriage, and disposition of funds and benefits. In other
words, it gives the custodian the right of disposition of the funds of the
person under custody. However, in the case of marriage, the Personal Status
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