Legal Definitions - representative capacity

Definition:Representative capacity refers to the position of one standing or acting for another, especially through delegated authority. It can also refer to the mental ability to understand the nature and effect of one's acts.

Examples:

• An agent acting in a representative capacity for the principal.
• A lawyer representing a client in court.
• A parent making decisions on behalf of their child.
• A person with a mental disability who needs a legal guardian to make decisions for them.

These examples illustrate how someone can act on behalf of another person or entity, with the authority to make decisions and take actions that affect them. It is important for the person acting in a representative capacity to have the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed decisions and act in the best interests of the person or entity they represent.