4: Age of majority how computed

In computing the age of any person, the day on which he was born is to be included as a whole day, and he shall be deemed to have attained majority, if he falls within the first paragraph of section 3, at the beginning of the twenty-first anniversary of that day, and if he falls within the second paragraph of section 3, at the beginning of the eighteenth anniversary of that day. Illustrations (a) Z is born in [Pakistan] on the first day of January [1949], and has a [Pakistan] domicile. A guardian of his person is appointed by a Court of Justice. Z attains majority at the first moment of the first day of January [1970]. (b) Z is born in [Pakistan] on the twenty-ninth day of February [1948] and has a [Pakistan] domicile. A guardian of his property is appointed by a Court of Justice, Z attains majority at the first moment of the twenty eighth day of February [1969]. (c) Z is born on the first day of January [1948]. He acquires a domicile in [Pakistan]. No guardian is appointed of his person or property by any Court of Justice, nor is he under the Jurisdiction or any Court of Wards. Z attains majority at the first moment of the first day of January [1966].

Effective date: 1875-03-02

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