diff --git a/build.xml b/build.xml
index a5067d8b5..1df9a4128 100644
--- a/build.xml
+++ b/build.xml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 
 <!--
         "Lang" component of the Jakarta Commons Subproject
-        $Id: build.xml,v 1.5 2002/11/05 16:45:45 bayard Exp $
+        $Id: build.xml,v 1.6 2002/11/14 18:53:36 rdonkin Exp $
 -->
 
 
@@ -153,7 +153,15 @@
 <!-- ========== Unit Test Targets ========================================= -->
 
 
-  <target name="test"  depends="compile.tests, test.lang, test.exception, test.enum, test.builder, test.functor"
+  <target name="test"  depends="
+                                compile.tests, 
+                                test.lang, 
+                                test.exception, 
+                                test.enum, 
+                                test.builder, 
+                                test.functor, 
+                                test.reflect"
+                                
    description="Run all unit test cases">
     <echo message="Running tests ..."/>
   </target>
@@ -203,4 +211,12 @@
     </java>
   </target>
 
+  <target name="test.reflect" depends="compile.tests">
+    <echo message="Running reflect package tests ..."/>
+    <java classname="${test.runner}" fork="yes"
+        failonerror="${test.failonerror}">
+      <arg value="org.apache.commons.lang.reflect.ReflectTestSuite"/>
+      <classpath refid="test.classpath"/>
+    </java>
+  </target>
 </project>
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/AbstractChild.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/AbstractChild.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..ec9d78d3d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/AbstractChild.java
@@ -0,0 +1,74 @@
+/*
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect;
+
+public class AbstractChild implements Child {
+    
+    private String name;
+    
+    protected void setName(String name)
+    {
+        this.name = name;
+    }
+    
+    public String getName()
+    {
+        return name;
+    }
+    
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/AbstractParent.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/AbstractParent.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..bdd560b12
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/AbstractParent.java
@@ -0,0 +1,94 @@
+/*
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect;
+
+public abstract class AbstractParent {
+    
+    private Child child;
+    
+    public Child getChild()
+    {
+        return child;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Method which matches signature but which has wrong parameters 
+     */
+    public String testAddChild(String badParameter) {
+        return null;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Method which matches signature but which has wrong parameters 
+     */
+    public String testAddChild2(String ignore, String badParameter) {
+        return null;
+    }
+    
+    public String testAddChild(Child child) {
+        this.child = child;
+        return child.getName();
+    }
+    
+
+    public String testAddChild2(String ignore, Child child) {
+        this.child = child;
+        return child.getName();
+    }
+
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/AlphaBean.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/AlphaBean.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..1e0daa035
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/AlphaBean.java
@@ -0,0 +1,80 @@
+/*
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect;
+
+public class AlphaBean extends AbstractParent implements Child {
+    
+    private String name;
+    
+    public AlphaBean(String name) {
+        setName(name);
+    }
+    
+    public String getName() {
+        return name;
+    }    
+    
+    public void setName(String name) {
+        this.name = name;
+    }	
+    
+    /**
+     * Used for testing that correct exception is thrown.
+     */
+    public void bogus(String badParameter){}
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/BetaBean.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/BetaBean.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..5305305ea
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/BetaBean.java
@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+/*
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect;
+
+public class BetaBean extends AbstractChild {
+    
+    public BetaBean(String name) {
+        setName(name);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/Child.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/Child.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..f7a7dd547
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/Child.java
@@ -0,0 +1,64 @@
+/*
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect;
+
+public interface Child {
+    
+    public String getName();
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/MethodUtilsTestCase.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/MethodUtilsTestCase.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..078b7bc2d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/MethodUtilsTestCase.java
@@ -0,0 +1,586 @@
+/*
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect;
+
+
+import java.lang.reflect.Method;
+import java.lang.reflect.Modifier;
+
+import org.apache.commons.lang.reflect.priv.PrivateBeanFactory;
+import org.apache.commons.lang.reflect.priv.PublicSubBean;
+
+import junit.framework.TestCase;
+import junit.framework.Test;
+import junit.framework.TestSuite;
+
+
+/**
+ * <p> Test case for <code>MethodUtils</code> </p>
+ *
+ */
+public class MethodUtilsTestCase extends TestCase {
+
+    // ---------------------------------------------------- Instance Variables
+
+    protected PrivateBeanFactory privateBeanFactory;
+
+    // ---------------------------------------------------------- Constructors
+
+    /**
+     * Construct a new instance of this test case.
+     *
+     * @param name Name of the test case
+     */
+    public MethodUtilsTestCase(String name) {
+        super(name);
+    }
+
+
+    // -------------------------------------------------- Overall Test Methods
+
+
+    /**
+     * Set up instance variables required by this test case.
+     */
+    public void setUp() {
+        privateBeanFactory = new PrivateBeanFactory();
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * Return the tests included in this test suite.
+     */
+    public static Test suite() {
+        return (new TestSuite(MethodUtilsTestCase.class));
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Tear down instance variables required by this test case.
+     */
+    public void tearDown() {
+        privateBeanFactory = null;
+    }
+
+
+    // ------------------------------------------------ Individual Test Methods
+
+    /**
+     * <p> Test <code>getAccessibleMethod</code>.
+     */
+    public void testGetAccessibleMethod() {
+        // test MethodUtils.getAccessibleMethod
+        // we'll make things easier by using the convenience methods
+
+        // easy bit first - find a public method
+        // METHOD ONE
+        Method method = MethodUtils.getAccessibleMethod
+                (TestBean.class, "setStringProperty", String.class);
+
+        // check that we've found one that matches
+        assertNotNull(method);
+        assertEquals("method ONE is named correctly",
+                "setStringProperty", method.getName());
+        assertTrue("Method ONE is public",
+                Modifier.isPublic(method.getModifiers()));
+
+        // trickier this one - find a method in a direct interface
+        // METHOD TWO
+        method = MethodUtils.getAccessibleMethod
+                (privateBeanFactory.create().getClass(),
+                        "methodBar",
+                        String.class);
+
+        // check that we've found one that matches
+        assertNotNull(method);
+        assertEquals("Method TWO is named correctly",
+                "methodBar", method.getName());
+        assertTrue("Method TWO is public",
+                Modifier.isPublic(method.getModifiers()));
+
+        // trickier this one - find a method in a indirect interface
+        // METHOD THREE
+        method = MethodUtils.getAccessibleMethod
+                (privateBeanFactory.createSubclass().getClass(),
+                        "methodBaz",
+                        String.class);
+
+        // check that we've found one that matches
+        assertNotNull(method);
+        assertEquals("Method THREE is named correctly",
+                "methodBaz", method.getName());
+        assertTrue("Method THREE is public",
+                Modifier.isPublic(method.getModifiers()));
+
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * <p> Test <code>invokeExactMethod</code>.
+     */
+    public void testInvokeExactMethod() {
+        // test MethodUtils.invokeExactMethod
+        // easy bit first - invoke a public method
+        // METHOD ONE
+        try {
+
+            TestBean bean = new TestBean();
+            Object ret = MethodUtils.invokeExactMethod(bean, "setStringProperty", "TEST");
+            // check that the return's right and that the properties been set
+            assertNull(ret);
+            assertEquals("Method ONE was invoked", "TEST", bean.getStringProperty());
+
+        } catch (Throwable t) {
+            // ONE
+            fail("Exception in method ONE prevented invokation: " + t.toString());
+        }
+
+        // trickier this one - find a method in a direct interface
+        // METHOD TWO FAILURE
+        try {
+
+            Object ret = MethodUtils.invokeExactMethod(
+                    privateBeanFactory.create(),
+                    "methodBar",
+                    "ANOTHER TEST");
+
+            // check that we've found one that matches
+            assertEquals("Method TWO was invoked correctly", "ANOTHER TEST", ret);
+
+        } catch (Throwable t) {
+            // METHOD TWO FAILURE
+            fail("Exception in method TWO prevented invokation: " + t.toString());
+        }
+
+
+        // trickier this one - find a method in a indirect interface
+        // METHOD THREE
+        try {
+
+            Object ret = MethodUtils.invokeExactMethod(
+                    privateBeanFactory.createSubclass(),
+                    "methodBaz",
+                    "YET ANOTHER TEST");
+
+
+            // check that we've found one that matches
+            assertEquals("Method TWO was invoked correctly", "YET ANOTHER TEST", ret);
+
+
+        } catch (Throwable t) {
+            // METHOD THREE FAILURE
+            fail("Exception in method THREE prevented invokation: " + t.toString());
+
+        }
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * <p> Test <code>invokeMethod</code>.
+     */
+    public void testInvokeMethod() throws Exception {
+        // i'm going to test that the actual calls work first and then try them via reflection
+        
+        AbstractParent parent = new AlphaBean("parent");
+        
+        // try testAddChild through abstract superclass
+        BetaBean childOne = new BetaBean("ChildOne");
+        
+        assertEquals("Oh no! Badly coded test case! (1)", "ChildOne", parent.testAddChild(childOne));
+        
+        // let's try MethodUtils version
+        assertEquals(
+                        "Cannot invoke through abstract class (1)", 
+                        "ChildOne", 
+                        MethodUtils.invokeMethod(parent, "testAddChild", childOne));
+
+        
+        // try adding through interface
+        AlphaBean childTwo = new AlphaBean("ChildTwo");
+        
+        assertEquals("Oh no! Badly coded test case! (2)", "ChildTwo", parent.testAddChild(childTwo));
+        
+        // let's try MethodUtils version
+        assertEquals(
+                        "Cannot invoke through interface (1)", 
+                        "ChildTwo", 
+                        MethodUtils.invokeMethod(parent, "testAddChild", childTwo));
+       
+        
+        Object[] params = new Object[2];
+
+        assertEquals("Oh no! Badly coded test case! (3)", "ChildOne", parent.testAddChild2("parameter", childOne));
+        
+        
+        // let's try MethodUtils version
+        params[0] = "parameter";
+        params[1] = childOne;
+        
+        assertEquals(
+                        "Cannot invoke through abstract class (1)", 
+                        "ChildOne", 
+                        MethodUtils.invokeMethod(parent, "testAddChild2", params));
+                        
+        assertEquals("Oh no! Badly coded test case! (4)", "ChildTwo", parent.testAddChild2("parameter", childTwo));
+        
+        // let's try MethodUtils version
+        params[0] = "parameter";
+        params[1] = childTwo;
+       
+        assertEquals(
+                        "Cannot invoke through abstract class (1)", 
+                        "ChildTwo", 
+                        MethodUtils.invokeMethod(parent, "testAddChild2", params));
+        
+        // test that exception is correctly thrown when a method cannot be found with matching params
+        try {
+            // the next line
+            parent = new AlphaBean("parent");
+            childOne = new BetaBean("ChildOne");
+            MethodUtils.invokeMethod(parent, "bogus", childOne);
+            // should get here!
+            fail("No exception thrown when no appropriate method exists");
+            
+        } catch (NoSuchMethodException e) {
+            // this is what we're expecting!
+        }
+        
+        MethodUtils.invokeMethod(parent, "getName", null);
+        MethodUtils.invokeMethod(parent, "getName", null, null);
+        MethodUtils.invokeExactMethod(parent, "getName", null);
+        MethodUtils.invokeExactMethod(parent, "getName", null, null);        
+    }
+
+    
+    /**
+     * <p> Test <code>invokeMethod</code> with a primitive.
+     */
+    public void testInvokeMethodWithPrimitives() throws Exception {
+        // first test that the bean works 
+        PrimitiveBean bean = new PrimitiveBean();
+        bean.setFloat(20.0f);
+        bean.setLong(10l);
+        bean.setBoolean(true);
+        bean.setInt(12);
+        bean.setDouble(25.5d);
+        
+        assertEquals("Bug in PrimitiveBean (1)", 20.0f, bean.getFloat(), 0.01f);
+        assertEquals("Bug in PrimitiveBean (2)", 10, bean.getLong());
+        assertEquals("Bug in PrimitiveBean (3)", true, bean.getBoolean());
+        assertEquals("Bug in PrimitiveBean (4)", 12, bean.getInt());
+        assertEquals("Bug in PrimitiveBean (5)", 25.5d, bean.getDouble(), 0.01f);
+        
+        bean = new PrimitiveBean();
+        MethodUtils.invokeMethod(bean, "setBoolean", new Boolean(true));
+        assertEquals("Call boolean property using invokeMethod", true, bean.getBoolean());
+
+        bean = new PrimitiveBean();
+        MethodUtils.invokeMethod(bean, "setFloat", new Float(20.0f));
+        assertEquals("Call float property using invokeMethod", 20.0f, bean.getFloat(), 0.01f);
+        
+        bean = new PrimitiveBean();
+        MethodUtils.invokeMethod(bean, "setLong", new Long(10));
+        assertEquals("Call float property using invokeMethod", 10, bean.getLong());
+        
+        bean = new PrimitiveBean();
+        MethodUtils.invokeMethod(bean, "setInt", new Integer(12));
+        assertEquals("Set float property using invokeMethod", 12, bean.getInt());
+        
+        bean = new PrimitiveBean();
+        MethodUtils.invokeMethod(bean, "setDouble", new Double(25.5d));
+        assertEquals("Set float property using invokeMethod", 25.5d, bean.getDouble(), 0.01d);
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * Simple tests for accessing static methods via invokeMethod().
+     */
+    public void testSimpleStatic1() {
+
+        TestBean bean = new TestBean();
+        Object value = null;
+        int current = TestBean.currentCounter();
+
+        try {
+
+            // Return initial value of the counter
+            value = MethodUtils.invokeMethod
+                (bean, "currentCounter", new Object[0], new Class[0]);
+            assertNotNull("currentCounter exists", value);
+            assertTrue("currentCounter type",
+                       value instanceof Integer);
+            assertEquals("currentCounter value",
+                         current,
+                         ((Integer) value).intValue());
+
+            // Increment via no-arguments version
+            MethodUtils.invokeMethod
+                (bean, "incrementCounter", new Object[0], new Class[0]);
+
+            // Validate updated value
+            current++;
+            value = MethodUtils.invokeMethod
+                (bean, "currentCounter", new Object[0], new Class[0]);
+            assertNotNull("currentCounter exists", value);
+            assertTrue("currentCounter type",
+                       value instanceof Integer);
+            assertEquals("currentCounter value",
+                         current,
+                         ((Integer) value).intValue());
+
+            // Increment via specified-argument version
+            MethodUtils.invokeMethod
+                (bean, "incrementCounter",
+                 new Object[] { new Integer(5) },
+                 new Class[] { Integer.TYPE });
+
+            // Validate updated value
+            current += 5;
+            value = MethodUtils.invokeMethod
+                (bean, "currentCounter", new Object[0], new Class[0]);
+            assertNotNull("currentCounter exists", value);
+            assertTrue("currentCounter type",
+                       value instanceof Integer);
+            assertEquals("currentCounter value",
+                         current,
+                         ((Integer) value).intValue());
+
+        } catch (Exception e) {
+            fail("Threw exception" + e);
+        }
+
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * Simple tests for accessing static methods via invokeExactMethod().
+     */
+    public void testSimpleStatic2() {
+
+        TestBean bean = new TestBean();
+        Object value = null;
+        int current = TestBean.currentCounter();
+
+        try {
+
+            // Return initial value of the counter
+            value = MethodUtils.invokeExactMethod
+                (bean, "currentCounter", new Object[0], new Class[0]);
+            assertNotNull("currentCounter exists", value);
+            assertTrue("currentCounter type",
+                       value instanceof Integer);
+            assertEquals("currentCounter value",
+                         current,
+                         ((Integer) value).intValue());
+
+            // Increment via no-arguments version
+            MethodUtils.invokeExactMethod
+                (bean, "incrementCounter", new Object[0], new Class[0]);
+
+            // Validate updated value
+            current++;
+            value = MethodUtils.invokeExactMethod
+                (bean, "currentCounter", new Object[0], new Class[0]);
+            assertNotNull("currentCounter exists", value);
+            assertTrue("currentCounter type",
+                       value instanceof Integer);
+            assertEquals("currentCounter value",
+                         current,
+                         ((Integer) value).intValue());
+
+            // Increment via specified-argument version
+            MethodUtils.invokeExactMethod
+                (bean, "incrementCounter",
+                 new Object[] { new Integer(5) },
+                 new Class[] { Integer.TYPE });
+
+            // Validate updated value
+            current += 5;
+            value = MethodUtils.invokeExactMethod
+                (bean, "currentCounter", new Object[0], new Class[0]);
+            assertNotNull("currentCounter exists", value);
+            assertTrue("currentCounter type",
+                       value instanceof Integer);
+            assertEquals("currentCounter value",
+                         current,
+                         ((Integer) value).intValue());
+
+
+        } catch (Exception e) {
+            fail("Threw exception" + e);
+        }
+
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * Simple tests for accessing static methods via getAccessibleMethod()
+     */
+    public void testSimpleStatic3() {
+
+        Object value = null;
+        int current = TestBean.currentCounter();
+
+        try {
+
+            // Acquire the methods we need
+            Method currentCounterMethod = MethodUtils.getAccessibleMethod
+                (TestBean.class, "currentCounter",
+                 new Class[0]);
+            assertNotNull("currentCounterMethod exists",
+                          currentCounterMethod);
+            assertEquals("currentCounterMethod name",
+                         "currentCounter",
+                         currentCounterMethod.getName());
+            assertEquals("currentCounterMethod args",
+                         0,
+                         currentCounterMethod.getParameterTypes().length);
+            assertTrue("currentCounterMethod public",
+                       Modifier.isPublic(currentCounterMethod.getModifiers()));
+            assertTrue("currentCounterMethod static",
+                       Modifier.isStatic(currentCounterMethod.getModifiers()));
+            Method incrementCounterMethod1 = MethodUtils.getAccessibleMethod
+                (TestBean.class, "incrementCounter",
+                 new Class[0]);
+            assertNotNull("incrementCounterMethod1 exists",
+                          incrementCounterMethod1);
+            assertEquals("incrementCounterMethod1 name",
+                         "incrementCounter",
+                         incrementCounterMethod1.getName());
+            assertEquals("incrementCounterMethod1 args",
+                         0,
+                         incrementCounterMethod1.getParameterTypes().length);
+            assertTrue("incrementCounterMethod1 public",
+                       Modifier.isPublic(incrementCounterMethod1.getModifiers()));
+            assertTrue("incrementCounterMethod1 static",
+                       Modifier.isStatic(incrementCounterMethod1.getModifiers()));
+            Method incrementCounterMethod2 = MethodUtils.getAccessibleMethod
+                (TestBean.class, "incrementCounter",
+                 new Class[] { Integer.TYPE });
+            assertNotNull("incrementCounterMethod2 exists",
+                          incrementCounterMethod2);
+            assertEquals("incrementCounterMethod2 name",
+                         "incrementCounter",
+                         incrementCounterMethod2.getName());
+            assertEquals("incrementCounterMethod2 args",
+                         1,
+                         incrementCounterMethod2.getParameterTypes().length);
+            assertTrue("incrementCounterMethod2 public",
+                       Modifier.isPublic(incrementCounterMethod2.getModifiers()));
+            assertTrue("incrementCounterMethod2 static",
+                       Modifier.isStatic(incrementCounterMethod2.getModifiers()));
+
+            // Return initial value of the counter
+            value = currentCounterMethod.invoke(null, new Object[0]);
+            assertNotNull("currentCounter exists", value);
+            assertTrue("currentCounter type",
+                       value instanceof Integer);
+            assertEquals("currentCounter value",
+                         current,
+                         ((Integer) value).intValue());
+
+            // Increment via no-arguments version
+            incrementCounterMethod1.invoke(null, new Object[0]);
+
+            // Validate updated value
+            current++;
+            value = currentCounterMethod.invoke(null, new Object[0]);
+            assertNotNull("currentCounter exists", value);
+            assertTrue("currentCounter type",
+                       value instanceof Integer);
+            assertEquals("currentCounter value",
+                         current,
+                         ((Integer) value).intValue());
+
+            // Increment via specified-argument version
+            incrementCounterMethod2.invoke(null,
+                                           new Object[] { new Integer(5) });
+
+            // Validate updated value
+            current += 5;
+            value = currentCounterMethod.invoke(null, new Object[0]);
+            assertNotNull("currentCounter exists", value);
+            assertTrue("currentCounter type",
+                       value instanceof Integer);
+            assertEquals("currentCounter value",
+                         current,
+                         ((Integer) value).intValue());
+
+        } catch (Exception e) {
+            fail("Threw exception" + e);
+        }
+
+    }
+
+    public void testPublicSub() throws Exception {
+        // make sure that bean does what it should
+        PublicSubBean bean = new PublicSubBean();
+        assertEquals("Start value (foo)", bean.getFoo(), "This is foo");
+        assertEquals("Start value (bar)", bean.getBar(), "This is bar");
+        bean.setFoo("new foo");
+        bean.setBar("new bar");
+        assertEquals("Set value (foo)", bean.getFoo(), "new foo");
+        assertEquals("Set value (bar)", bean.getBar(), "new bar");
+        
+        // see if we can access public methods in a default access superclass
+        // from a public access subclass instance
+        MethodUtils.invokeMethod(bean, "setFoo", "alpha");
+        assertEquals("Set value (foo:2)", bean.getFoo(), "alpha");
+        MethodUtils.invokeMethod(bean, "setBar", "beta");
+        assertEquals("Set value (bar:2)", bean.getFoo(), "alpha");
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/PrimitiveBean.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/PrimitiveBean.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..2fb3d9ca5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/PrimitiveBean.java
@@ -0,0 +1,110 @@
+/*
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect;
+
+/**
+ * Bean that has primitive properties
+ */
+public class PrimitiveBean {
+
+    private float _float;
+    private double _double;
+    private boolean _boolean;
+    private long _long;
+    private int _int;
+    
+    public float getFloat() {
+        return _float;
+    }
+    
+    public void setFloat(float _float) {
+        this._float = _float;
+    }
+    
+    public double getDouble() {
+        return _double;
+    }
+    
+    public void setDouble(double _double) {
+        this._double = _double;
+    }
+    
+    public boolean getBoolean() {
+        return _boolean;
+    }
+    
+    public void setBoolean(boolean _boolean) {
+        this._boolean = _boolean;
+    }
+    
+    public long getLong() {
+        return _long;
+    }
+    
+    public void setLong(long _long) {
+        this._long = _long;
+    }
+    
+    public int getInt() {
+        return _int;
+    }
+    
+    public void setInt(int _int) {
+        this._int = _int;
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/ReflectTestSuite.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/ReflectTestSuite.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..9656fb012
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/ReflectTestSuite.java
@@ -0,0 +1,92 @@
+/* ====================================================================
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Software Foundation.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ */
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect;
+
+import junit.framework.Test;
+import junit.framework.TestCase;
+import junit.framework.TestSuite;
+import junit.textui.TestRunner;
+
+/**
+ * Test suite for the Reflect packages.
+ *
+ * @author <a href="mailto:scolebourne@joda.org">Stephen Colebourne</a> (of original copied from)
+ * @author Robert Burrell Donkin
+ * @version $Id: ReflectTestSuite.java,v 1.1 2002/11/14 18:53:36 rdonkin Exp $
+ */
+public class ReflectTestSuite extends TestCase {
+    
+    /**
+     * Construct a new instance.
+     */
+    public ReflectTestSuite(String name) {
+        super(name);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Executor-line interface.
+     */
+    public static void main(String[] args) {
+        TestRunner.run(suite());
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Get the suite of tests
+     */
+    public static Test suite() {
+        TestSuite suite = new TestSuite();
+        suite.addTest(MethodUtilsTestCase.suite());
+        return suite;
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/TestBean.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/TestBean.java
new file mode 100755
index 000000000..eb7e66c6c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/TestBean.java
@@ -0,0 +1,506 @@
+/*
+ * $Header: /home/jerenkrantz/tmp/commons/commons-convert/cvs/home/cvs/jakarta-commons//lang/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/Attic/TestBean.java,v 1.1 2002/11/14 18:53:36 rdonkin Exp $
+ * $Revision: 1.1 $
+ * $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ *
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect;
+
+
+import java.util.ArrayList;
+import java.util.HashMap;
+import java.util.List;
+import java.util.Map;
+
+
+/**
+ * General purpose test bean for JUnit tests for the "beanutils" component.
+ *
+ * @author Craig R. McClanahan
+ * @version $Revision: 1.1 $ $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ */
+
+public class TestBean {
+
+
+    // ------------------------------------------------------------- Properties
+
+
+    /**
+     * A boolean property.
+     */
+    private boolean booleanProperty = true;
+
+    public boolean getBooleanProperty() {
+        return (booleanProperty);
+    }
+
+    public void setBooleanProperty(boolean booleanProperty) {
+        this.booleanProperty = booleanProperty;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A boolean property that uses an "is" method for the getter.
+     */
+    private boolean booleanSecond = true;
+
+    public boolean isBooleanSecond() {
+        return (booleanSecond);
+    }
+
+    public void setBooleanSecond(boolean booleanSecond) {
+        this.booleanSecond = booleanSecond;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A double property.
+     */
+    private double doubleProperty = 321.0;
+
+    public double getDoubleProperty() {
+        return (this.doubleProperty);
+    }
+
+    public void setDoubleProperty(double doubleProperty) {
+        this.doubleProperty = doubleProperty;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * An "indexed property" accessible via both array and subscript
+     * based getters and setters.
+     */
+    private String dupProperty[] =
+    { "Dup 0", "Dup 1", "Dup 2", "Dup 3", "Dup 4" };
+
+    public String[] getDupProperty() {
+        return (this.dupProperty);
+    }
+
+    public String getDupProperty(int index) {
+        return (this.dupProperty[index]);
+    }
+
+    public void setDupProperty(int index, String value) {
+        this.dupProperty[index] = value;
+    }
+
+    public void setDupProperty(String dupProperty[]) {
+        this.dupProperty = dupProperty;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A float property.
+     */
+    private float floatProperty = (float) 123.0;
+
+    public float getFloatProperty() {
+        return (this.floatProperty);
+    }
+
+    public void setFloatProperty(float floatProperty) {
+        this.floatProperty = floatProperty;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * An integer array property accessed as an array.
+     */
+    private int intArray[] = { 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 };
+
+    public int[] getIntArray() {
+        return (this.intArray);
+    }
+
+    public void setIntArray(int intArray[]) {
+        this.intArray = intArray;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * An integer array property accessed as an indexed property.
+     */
+    private int intIndexed[] = { 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 };
+
+    public int getIntIndexed(int index) {
+        return (intIndexed[index]);
+    }
+
+    public void setIntIndexed(int index, int value) {
+        intIndexed[index] = value;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * An integer property.
+     */
+    private int intProperty = 123;
+
+    public int getIntProperty() {
+        return (this.intProperty);
+    }
+
+    public void setIntProperty(int intProperty) {
+        this.intProperty = intProperty;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A List property accessed as an indexed property.
+     */
+    private static List listIndexed = new ArrayList();
+
+    static {
+        listIndexed.add("String 0");
+        listIndexed.add("String 1");
+        listIndexed.add("String 2");
+        listIndexed.add("String 3");
+        listIndexed.add("String 4");
+    }
+
+    public List getListIndexed() {
+        return (listIndexed);
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A long property.
+     */
+    private long longProperty = 321;
+
+    public long getLongProperty() {
+        return (this.longProperty);
+    }
+
+    public void setLongProperty(long longProperty) {
+        this.longProperty = longProperty;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A mapped property with only a getter and setter for a Map.
+     */
+    private Map mapProperty = null;
+
+    public Map getMapProperty() {
+        // Create the map the very first time
+        if (mapProperty == null) {
+            mapProperty = new HashMap();
+            mapProperty.put("First Key", "First Value");
+            mapProperty.put("Second Key", "Second Value");
+        }
+        return (mapProperty);
+    }
+
+    public void setMapProperty(Map mapProperty) {
+        // Create the map the very first time
+        if (mapProperty == null) {
+            mapProperty = new HashMap();
+            mapProperty.put("First Key", "First Value");
+            mapProperty.put("Second Key", "Second Value");
+        }
+        this.mapProperty = mapProperty;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A mapped property that has String keys and Object values.
+     */
+    private HashMap mappedObjects = null;
+
+    public Object getMappedObjects(String key) {
+        // Create the map the very first time
+        if (mappedObjects == null) {
+            mappedObjects = new HashMap();
+            mappedObjects.put("First Key", "First Value");
+            mappedObjects.put("Second Key", "Second Value");
+        }
+        return (mappedObjects.get(key));
+    }
+
+    public void setMappedObjects(String key, Object value) {
+        // Create the map the very first time
+        if (mappedObjects == null) {
+            mappedObjects = new HashMap();
+            mappedObjects.put("First Key", "First Value");
+            mappedObjects.put("Second Key", "Second Value");
+        }
+        mappedObjects.put(key, value);
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A mapped property that has String keys and String values.
+     */
+    private HashMap mappedProperty = null;
+
+    public String getMappedProperty(String key) {
+        // Create the map the very first time
+        if (mappedProperty == null) {
+            mappedProperty = new HashMap();
+            mappedProperty.put("First Key", "First Value");
+            mappedProperty.put("Second Key", "Second Value");
+        }
+        return ((String) mappedProperty.get(key));
+    }
+
+    public void setMappedProperty(String key, String value) {
+        // Create the map the very first time
+        if (mappedProperty == null) {
+            mappedProperty = new HashMap();
+            mappedProperty.put("First Key", "First Value");
+            mappedProperty.put("Second Key", "Second Value");
+        }
+        mappedProperty.put(key, value);
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A mapped property that has String keys and int values.
+     */
+    private HashMap mappedIntProperty = null;
+
+    public int getMappedIntProperty(String key) {
+        // Create the map the very first time
+        if (mappedProperty == null) {
+            mappedProperty = new HashMap();
+            mappedProperty.put("One", new Integer(1));
+            mappedProperty.put("Two", new Integer(2));
+        }
+        Integer x = (Integer) mappedIntProperty.get(key);
+        return ((x == null) ? 0 : x.intValue());
+    }
+
+    public void setMappedIntProperty(String key, int value) {
+        mappedIntProperty.put(key, new Integer(value));
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A nested reference to another test bean (populated as needed).
+     */
+    private TestBean nested = null;
+
+    public TestBean getNested() {
+        if (nested == null)
+            nested = new TestBean();
+        return (nested);
+    }
+
+
+    /*
+     * Another nested reference to a bean containing mapp properties
+     */
+    class MappedTestBean { 
+        public void setValue(String key,String val) { }
+        public String getValue(String key) { return "Mapped Value"; }
+    }
+    
+    private MappedTestBean mappedNested = null;
+
+    public MappedTestBean getMappedNested() { 
+        if (mappedNested == null) 
+        {
+            mappedNested = new MappedTestBean();
+        }
+        return mappedNested;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * A String property with an initial value of null.
+     */
+    private String nullProperty = null;
+
+    public String getNullProperty() {
+        return (this.nullProperty);
+    }
+
+    public void setNullProperty(String nullProperty) {
+        this.nullProperty = nullProperty;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A read-only String property.
+     */
+    private String readOnlyProperty = "Read Only String Property";
+
+    public String getReadOnlyProperty() {
+        return (this.readOnlyProperty);
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A short property.
+     */
+    private short shortProperty = (short) 987;
+
+    public short getShortProperty() {
+        return (this.shortProperty);
+    }
+
+    public void setShortProperty(short shortProperty) {
+        this.shortProperty = shortProperty;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A String array property accessed as a String.
+     */
+    private String stringArray[] =
+            { "String 0", "String 1", "String 2", "String 3", "String 4" };
+
+    public String[] getStringArray() {
+        return (this.stringArray);
+    }
+
+    public void setStringArray(String stringArray[]) {
+        this.stringArray = stringArray;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A String array property accessed as an indexed property.
+     */
+    private String stringIndexed[] =
+            { "String 0", "String 1", "String 2", "String 3", "String 4" };
+
+    public String getStringIndexed(int index) {
+        return (stringIndexed[index]);
+    }
+
+    public void setStringIndexed(int index, String value) {
+        stringIndexed[index] = value;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A String property.
+     */
+    private String stringProperty = "This is a string";
+
+    public String getStringProperty() {
+        return (this.stringProperty);
+    }
+
+    public void setStringProperty(String stringProperty) {
+        this.stringProperty = stringProperty;
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A write-only String property.
+     */
+    private String writeOnlyProperty = "Write Only String Property";
+
+    public String getWriteOnlyPropertyValue() {
+        return (this.writeOnlyProperty);
+    }
+
+    public void setWriteOnlyProperty(String writeOnlyProperty) {
+        this.writeOnlyProperty = writeOnlyProperty;
+    }
+
+    
+    // ------------------------------------------------------- Static Variables
+
+
+    /**
+     * A static variable that is accessed and updated via static methods
+     * for MethodUtils testing.
+     */
+    private static int counter = 0;
+
+
+    /**
+     * Return the current value of the counter.
+     */
+    public static int currentCounter() {
+
+        return (counter);
+
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * Increment the current value of the counter by 1.
+     */
+    public static void incrementCounter() {
+
+        incrementCounter(1);
+
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * Increment the current value of the counter by the specified amount.
+     *
+     * @param amount Amount to be added to the current counter
+     */
+    public static void incrementCounter(int amount) {
+
+        counter += amount;
+
+    }
+
+
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PackageBean.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PackageBean.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..18c3559c8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PackageBean.java
@@ -0,0 +1,114 @@
+/*
+ * $Header: /home/jerenkrantz/tmp/commons/commons-convert/cvs/home/cvs/jakarta-commons//lang/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/Attic/PackageBean.java,v 1.1 2002/11/14 18:53:36 rdonkin Exp $
+ * $Revision: 1.1 $
+ * $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ *
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect.priv;
+
+
+/**
+ * <p>This class is designed to test the default access jvm problem workaround.
+ * The issue is that public methods of a public subclass contained in a default access
+ * superclass are returned by reflection but an IllegalAccessException is thrown 
+ * when they are invoked.</p>
+ *
+ * <p>This is the default access superclass</p>
+ * 
+ * @author Robert Burrell Donkin
+ * @version $Revision: 1.1 $ $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ */
+
+class PackageBean {
+
+
+    // ----------------------------------------------------------- Constructors
+
+
+    /**
+     * Package private constructor - can only use factory method to create
+     * beans.
+     */
+    PackageBean() {
+
+        super();
+
+    }
+
+
+    // ------------------------------------------------------------- Properties
+
+
+    /**
+     */
+    private String bar = "This is bar";
+
+    public String getBar() {
+
+        return (this.bar);
+
+    }
+    
+    public void setBar(String bar) {
+
+        this.bar = bar;
+
+    }
+
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateBean.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateBean.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..be5944ca5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateBean.java
@@ -0,0 +1,155 @@
+/*
+ * $Header: /home/jerenkrantz/tmp/commons/commons-convert/cvs/home/cvs/jakarta-commons//lang/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/Attic/PrivateBean.java,v 1.1 2002/11/14 18:53:36 rdonkin Exp $
+ * $Revision: 1.1 $
+ * $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ *
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect.priv;
+
+
+/**
+ * Bean that has a private constructor that exposes properties via
+ * various mechanisms (based on property name):
+ * <ul>
+ * <li><strong>foo</strong> - Via direct public method
+ * <li><strong>bar</strong> - Via directly implemented interface
+ * <li><strong>baz</strong> - Via indirectly implemented interface
+ * </ul>
+ *
+ * @author Craig R. McClanahan
+ * @version $Revision: 1.1 $ $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ */
+
+class PrivateBean implements PrivateDirect {
+
+
+    // ----------------------------------------------------------- Constructors
+
+
+    /**
+     * Package private constructor - can only use factory method to create
+     * beans.
+     */
+    PrivateBean() {
+
+        super();
+
+    }
+
+
+    // ------------------------------------------------------------- Properties
+
+
+    /**
+     * A directly implemented property.
+     */
+    private String foo = "This is foo";
+
+    public String getFoo() {
+
+        return (this.foo);
+
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A property accessible via a directly implemented interface.
+     */
+    private String bar = "This is bar";
+
+    public String getBar() {
+
+        return (this.bar);
+
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A method accessible via a directly implemented interface.
+     */
+    public String methodBar(String in) {
+
+        return (in);
+
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A property accessible via an indirectly implemented interface.
+     */
+    private String baz = "This is baz";
+
+    public String getBaz() {
+
+        return (this.baz);
+
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * A method accessible via an indirectly implemented interface.
+     */
+    public String methodBaz(String in) {
+
+        return (in);
+
+    }
+
+
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateBeanFactory.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateBeanFactory.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..e405b497d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateBeanFactory.java
@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+/*
+ * $Header: /home/jerenkrantz/tmp/commons/commons-convert/cvs/home/cvs/jakarta-commons//lang/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/Attic/PrivateBeanFactory.java,v 1.1 2002/11/14 18:53:36 rdonkin Exp $
+ * $Revision: 1.1 $
+ * $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ *
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect.priv;
+
+
+/**
+ * Factory class for PrivateBean instances.
+ *
+ * @author Craig R. McClanahan
+ * @author Jan Sorensen
+ * @version $Revision: 1.1 $ $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ */
+
+public class PrivateBeanFactory {
+
+
+    /**
+     * Factory method to create new beans.
+     */
+    public static PrivateDirect create() {
+
+        return (new PrivateBean());
+
+    }
+
+
+    /**
+     * Factory method to create new beans.
+     */
+    public static PrivateDirect createSubclass() {
+
+        return (new PrivateBeanSubclass());
+
+    }
+
+
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateBeanSubclass.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateBeanSubclass.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..8aa86bdc4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateBeanSubclass.java
@@ -0,0 +1,103 @@
+/*
+ * $Header: /home/jerenkrantz/tmp/commons/commons-convert/cvs/home/cvs/jakarta-commons//lang/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/Attic/PrivateBeanSubclass.java,v 1.1 2002/11/14 18:53:36 rdonkin Exp $
+ * $Revision: 1.1 $
+ * $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ *
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect.priv;
+
+
+/**
+ * Bean that exposes methods defined by an interface that is implemented
+ * in the superclass.
+ *
+ * @author Jan Sorensen
+ * @version $Revision: 1.1 $ $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ */
+
+class PrivateBeanSubclass extends PrivateBean {
+
+
+    // ----------------------------------------------------------- Constructors
+
+
+    /**
+     * Create a new PrivateBeanSubclass instance.
+     */
+    PrivateBeanSubclass() {
+
+        super();
+
+    }
+
+
+    // ------------------------------------------------------------- Properties
+
+
+    /**
+     * A property accessible via the superclass.
+     */
+    public String getBar() {
+
+        return (super.getBar());
+
+    }
+
+
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateDirect.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateDirect.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..6eae95f0d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateDirect.java
@@ -0,0 +1,90 @@
+/*
+ * $Header: /home/jerenkrantz/tmp/commons/commons-convert/cvs/home/cvs/jakarta-commons//lang/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/Attic/PrivateDirect.java,v 1.1 2002/11/14 18:53:36 rdonkin Exp $
+ * $Revision: 1.1 $
+ * $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ *
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect.priv;
+
+
+/**
+ * Interface that is directly implemented by PrivateBean.
+ *
+ * @author Craig R. McClanahan
+ * @version $Revision: 1.1 $ $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ */
+
+public interface PrivateDirect extends PrivateIndirect {
+
+
+    // ------------------------------------------------------------- Properties
+
+
+    /**
+     * A property accessible via a directly implemented interface.
+     */
+    String getBar();
+
+
+    /**
+     * A method accessible via a directly implemented interface.
+     */
+    String methodBar(String in);
+
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateIndirect.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateIndirect.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..3a0976ab5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PrivateIndirect.java
@@ -0,0 +1,91 @@
+/*
+ * $Header: /home/jerenkrantz/tmp/commons/commons-convert/cvs/home/cvs/jakarta-commons//lang/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/Attic/PrivateIndirect.java,v 1.1 2002/11/14 18:53:36 rdonkin Exp $
+ * $Revision: 1.1 $
+ * $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ *
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect.priv;
+
+
+/**
+ * Interface that is indirectly implemented by PrivateBean.
+ *
+ * @author Craig R. McClanahan
+ * @version $Revision: 1.1 $ $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ */
+
+public interface PrivateIndirect {
+
+
+    // ------------------------------------------------------------- Properties
+
+
+    /**
+     * A property accessible via an indirectly implemented interface.
+     */
+    public String getBaz();
+
+
+    /**
+     * A method accessible via an indirectly implemented interface.
+     */
+    public String methodBaz(String in);
+
+
+}
diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PublicSubBean.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PublicSubBean.java
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..80cbbaca8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/PublicSubBean.java
@@ -0,0 +1,114 @@
+/*
+ * $Header: /home/jerenkrantz/tmp/commons/commons-convert/cvs/home/cvs/jakarta-commons//lang/src/test/org/apache/commons/lang/reflect/priv/Attic/PublicSubBean.java,v 1.1 2002/11/14 18:53:36 rdonkin Exp $
+ * $Revision: 1.1 $
+ * $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ *
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * The Apache Software License, Version 1.1
+ *
+ * Copyright (c) 1999-2002 The Apache Software Foundation.  All rights
+ * reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+ * are met:
+ *
+ * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in
+ *    the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
+ *    distribution.
+ *
+ * 3. The end-user documentation included with the redistribution, if
+ *    any, must include the following acknowlegement:
+ *       "This product includes software developed by the
+ *        Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/)."
+ *    Alternately, this acknowlegement may appear in the software itself,
+ *    if and wherever such third-party acknowlegements normally appear.
+ *
+ * 4. The names "The Jakarta Project", "Commons", and "Apache Software
+ *    Foundation" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived
+ *    from this software without prior written permission. For written
+ *    permission, please contact apache@apache.org.
+ *
+ * 5. Products derived from this software may not be called "Apache"
+ *    nor may "Apache" appear in their names without prior written
+ *    permission of the Apache Group.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
+ * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+ * DISCLAIMED.  IN NO EVENT SHALL THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION OR
+ * ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
+ * SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
+ * LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF
+ * USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND
+ * ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
+ * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+ * OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
+ * SUCH DAMAGE.
+ * ====================================================================
+ *
+ * This software consists of voluntary contributions made by many
+ * individuals on behalf of the Apache Software Foundation.  For more
+ * information on the Apache Software Foundation, please see
+ * <http://www.apache.org/>.
+ *
+ */
+
+
+package org.apache.commons.lang.reflect.priv;
+
+
+/**
+ * <p>This class is designed to test the default access jvm problem workaround.
+ * The issue is that public methods of a public subclass contained in a default access
+ * superclass are returned by reflection but an IllegalAccessException is thrown 
+ * when they are invoked.</p>
+ *
+ * <p>This is the default access superclass</p>
+ *
+ * @author Robert Burrell Donkin
+ * @version $Revision: 1.1 $ $Date: 2002/11/14 18:53:36 $
+ */
+
+public class PublicSubBean extends PackageBean {
+
+
+    // ----------------------------------------------------------- Constructors
+
+
+    /**
+     * Package private constructor - can only use factory method to create
+     * beans.
+     */
+    public PublicSubBean() {
+
+        super();
+
+    }
+
+
+    // ------------------------------------------------------------- Properties
+
+
+    /**
+     * A directly implemented property.
+     */
+    private String foo = "This is foo";
+
+    public String getFoo() {
+
+        return (this.foo);
+
+    }
+    
+    public void setFoo(String foo) {
+
+        this.foo = foo;
+
+    }
+}