Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida

legal spelling of name

what is the difference between capitus diminutia minima and capitus diminutia maxima spelling of someones name and how does one correct an error in this regard?


Asked on 12/27/07, 3:12 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Steven Meyer CPLS, P.A.

Re: legal spelling of name

These were concepts related to the loss of certain rights as a citizen under ancient Roman law. The terms are absolutely meaningless today.

If your question relates to changing your name, you file an application in the probate court.

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Answered on 12/27/07, 11:19 am


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