Lecture Notes: Understanding Law, Sovereignty, and Contracts
Important Context
The lecture begins with a premise that many people believe they are from Africa, but this discussion is not focused on origins, rather on the concept of law and sovereignty.
Understanding Law and Sovereignty
Concept of Law: Differentiates between a court and a courtroom. Asserts that modern legal terms are often misleading.
Law and Language: All law is referred to as "all law", and an assertion is made about the term 'God' as misapplied in legal terms.
Who Can Use the Law: Emphasizes that law can only be used by those in a sovereign capacity.
Historical Context
Emancipation Proclamation (1863): Not a law, rather a public announcement standardizing slavery rather than abolishing it.
Statutes, Codes, Ordinances, Resolutions: Explained as corporate policies of specific entities like Pennsylvania, not actual laws.
Jurisdiction and Sovereignty
Corporations vs. Sovereignty: People who engage with states and corporations like the US, Pennsylvania, or Philadelphia are under those jurisdictions and not sovereign.
Corporate Contracts: Birth certificates, driver licenses, social security applications, deeds, and voter registrations are contracts limiting oneโs sovereignty.
Legal Terms and Courtroom Strategy
Pro Se vs. Propria Persona: Distinction between appearing in court in a personal capacity (pro se) vs. a sovereign capacity (propria persona).
Important Legal Concepts:
Status: Establishes one's standing in court.
Jurisdiction: Determines the court's authority over a person or matter.
Adjudication: The legal process of resolving a dispute.
Challenges in Court: States need to honor treaties and deal with people who understand their status and sovereignty.
Practical Tips for Legal Interactions
Entering Contracts: Every signed form is a contract. Key to understand terms and roles within these contracts.
Language of Silence: After stating your case, remain silent; the court's response can offer a way out.
Sign Contracts Carefully: Understand how to sign contracts to protect yourself from unintended obligations.
Writing Special Appearances and Reserving Rights: Ensure you reserve your rights when signing contracts.
Broader System and Status in Contracts
Military Tribunal: Courtrooms as military tribunals if one has waived their sovereignty.
Steps for Contracts: Contact entities to revise terms and must reserve or assert sovereign rights in every contract.
Knowledge of Geographic and Jurisdictional Differences
Governance vs. Corporate Entities: Recognition of distinct differences between counties as geographic entities vs. corporations using similar names.
Proper Person: Steps for asserting sovereign identity in contracts and legal systems.
Practical Applications
Amending Contracts: Contact institutions with existing contracts to correct them under new terms, ensuring they reflect sovereign status.
Dealing with Legal Forms: Importance of accurately representing oneself (e.g., Social Security, race categories).
Avoid Broad Classifications: Avoid labels like African American, Black, etc. in legal forms; assert specific, acknowledged identity.
Conclusion
Standing on one's square means understanding and asserting one's sovereign status in legal and everyday interactions. The goal is to minimize unnecessary court appearances and enforce rights in conflicts of jurisdiction and status.