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.

Part 3: Status of non compos before the courts
Status as a litigant
Judgment and review
Rules of evidence
Table of cases cited
Index.