Part 1: Status of non compos as an individual -- Preliminary statement -- History of insanity -- Definition of insanity -- Forms of insanity -- Causes of insanity -- Proceedings to determine insanity -- Care and custody of the insane., Part 2: Status of non compos as a member of society -- Status of non compos in society -- Status with reference to property rights -- Status with reference to obligation -- Legal status with reference to business relations -- Legal status with reference to marriage -- Legal status with reference to torts -- Criminal responsibility of non compos -- With respect to the right to demise., and Part 3: Status of non compos before the courts -- Status as a litigant -- Judgment and review -- Rules of evidence -- Table of cases cited -- Index.