Define: Mentally incapacitated

How is Mentally incapacitated defined in a legal contract?

• Mentally incapacitated means a condition where someone is temporarily unable to appraise or control their conduct due to the influence of a narcotic or intoxicating substance given to them without their consent, or any other act committed on them without their consent. Seen in 181 SEC filings
• Mentally incapacitated means being temporarily unable to appraise or control one's conduct, regardless of whether this state is induced by illness, defect, the influence of a substance or some other cause. Seen in 82 SEC filings
• Mentally incapacitated means that a person is temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling their conduct as a result of the influence of an intoxicating substance administered to them without their consent or as a result of any other act committed upon them without their consent. Seen in 58 SEC filings
• Mentally incapacitated means a state in which a person is temporarily unable to appraise or control their conduct due to the influence of a narcotic, anesthetic, or another intoxicating substance. Seen in 53 SEC filings
• Mentally incapacitated means that a person is temporarily incapable of appreciating or controlling their own conduct under the influence of an intoxicating substance. Seen in 29 SEC filings

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

• Mentally incapacitated means a person temporarily unable to control their conduct due to the clandestine influence of an intoxicating substance.

Relevant Contract Types

• Power of Attorney Contract
• Health Care Proxy
• Personal Loan Agreement
• Real Estate Sale Contract

Relevant Circumstances

• When assigning a legal guardian or power of attorney
• During health care decisions, if the individual cannot make decisions themselves
• In a loan or financial agreement where mental capability is relevant
• Real estate transactions where mental capability is essential

Relevant Sectors

• Healthcare
• Real Estate
• Banking and Finance
• Legal

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Genie Definition 2

• Mentally incapacitated means a person temporarily unable to appraise or control their conduct from illness, substance influence or another cause.

Relevant Contract Types

• Employment Contract
• Disability Insurance Agreement
• Trust Agreements
• Guardianship Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• When there is a risk of mental illness affecting job tasks in an employment contract
• Disability insurance situations where mental incapacity could lead to claims
• In the formation of trusts and assignment of guardianships where mental capacity of the trustor or ward is in question

Relevant Sectors

• Human Resources (HR)
• Insurance
• Legal
• Estate Planning

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