lunacy proceeding

lunacy proceeding
A proceeding to determine the mental competency of a person, the purpose being to commit the person to an institution if found to be mentally deranged so that he should be confined, or to obtain the appointment of a guardian or committee for him if found mentally incompetent to manage his own affairs.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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