<----------------------------------------- Stretch this wide for easiest viewing ---------------------------------------->
Selnar: Imperial Cos
Guardianship Contract
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In lieu of any living male relative or contracted companion within Selnar and the default guardianship of the High Council of Selnar, the undersigned woman [Name Of Woman] seeks protection of her person, property and interests in the form of legally recognized guardianship from the undersigned man [Name Of Man].
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It is recognized that as per the Civil Law of Selnar, the man is a Citizen or Resident of Selnar, residing within the jurisdiction of Selnar.
This following provisions are hereby mutually established and agreed upon:
I. Possessions:
The woman will retain all of her legally owned property, including slaves, that were hers before this document is signed. An inventory will be taken and kept on file. There will be no attempt by the man to interfere with procurement of property, slaves livestock, or possessions as long as a cursory notification is given. Both parties can step in as a responsible party for a slave in the absence of the slave's owner. Should the woman fall into debt and be unable to pay her debts, the man may choose at any time to pay her debts in full and seek whatever reimbursement from her he deems appropriate.
II. Action:
As legal Guardian, the man may speak on behalf of the woman's interests in a Court of Law or on legal documents should she be unable to speak for herself.
The man will treat the woman with respect and due deference as long as her actions are within the bounds of law, Caste code, and social propriety. If the woman's actions are deemed improper by the man, he has full right as Guardian and Head of Household to discipline accordingly.
III. Protection:
The man agrees to act in the woman's best interest to preserve her life, health, well being, modesty and freedom, up to an including legal and physical defense and rescue provided the woman did not act in such a way as to willfully and knowingly cause such situations as might compromise her life, health, well being, modesty and freedom.
IV. Companionship:
If the man deems it to be advantageous to arrange a companionship, the woman will be notified. He will arrange a due bridal price for her and may retain up to half of said price with the other half owing to the woman. Although he will listen to her concerns the final decision remains with him.
V. Termination:
This contract of legal Guardianship will terminate on:
Mutual consent to end this contract
The man's citizenship status should be revoked for any reason
The man should cease to reside in the jurisdiction of Selnar
Companionship of the woman
Enslavement of the woman
Death of either party
In the event the man wishes to dissolve the agreement, he is required to seek a Selnar Magistrate and have the termination signed off.
VI. Automatic enslavement:
If at any time new information comes to light not known at the time of this contract signing that the woman the female has not been truthful to the man about her past, her possessions nor legal circumstances, or if at any time during the term of this contract the woman should put the man in a legally risky, socially dubious or physically dangerous positions, the woman understands her freedom may be forfeit.
Free Man's Name:
Seal:
Free Woman's Name:
Seal:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Papers drawn up by:
Signature:
Seal:
Date:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Certified by: Scribe of Selnar
I have reviewed the terms of this document. A copy of this scroll has been provided to all involved parties to utilize within city, and a copy filed in the Hall of Records
Signature:
Seal:
Date:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Filed by:
Signature:
Seal:
Date:
No comments:
Post a Comment