Ernst Hruza delves into the rich history of the legal concept of lege agere pro tutela - or acting in the interest of a minor child. Drawing on a wide range of historical sources and legal precedents, Hruza presents a rigorous and thought-provoking exploration of this fundamental legal concept. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.