In U.S. law, the term “person” doesn’t simply mean a living individual. According to 26 U.S.C. § 7701(a)(1), “person” includes a trust, estate, partnership, association, company, or corporation. This statutory definition reveals that many legal obligations—especially tax, regulatory, and commercial—are applied not to people, but to legal fictions. Understanding this distinction is key to asserting your true legal and constitutional standing.
This case law summary highlights key legal principles on jurisdiction, standing, and procedural requirements in financial and mortgage-related cases. Courts consistently void judgments rendered without proper jurisdiction and emphasize the need for plaintiffs to demonstrate legal standing. Fraudulent lending practices, including violations of federal regulations, have led to dismissals with prejudice. Corporate overreach by banks is curtailed through rulings that prohibit lending credit and ultra vires contracts. Evidentiary standards stress the sufficiency of affidavits and the duty to disclose information to prevent fraud. Contract principles underscore the nullification of agreements based on illegal consideration
For decades, the Chevron deference doctrine has been a shield for corruption in our legal system, allowing judges to act […]