Questions and Answers
What is an obligation?
An obligation is a juridical necessity to give, to do or not to do.
Which of the following types of obligations grants a right of action to compel their performance?
Natural obligations are based on positive law.
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Civil obligations give a right of ______ to compel their performance.
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What is an obligation?
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Which of the following types of obligations grants a right of action to compel performance?
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Natural obligations grant a right of action to enforce their performance.
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Civil obligations give a right of action to compel their ______.
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What is the basis of natural obligations?
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Study Notes
Definition of Obligation
- An obligation is a legal requirement to perform a specific act, either to give something, do something, or refrain from doing something as defined by Article 1156 of the Civil Code.
Types of Obligations
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Civil Obligations
- These obligations are enforceable by law, providing a legal right to action to compel performance.
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Natural Obligations
- Not grounded in legal statutes but based on principles of equity and natural law.
- Do not provide a right of action to enforce performance.
- When voluntarily fulfilled by the obligor, they allow for the retention of what has been delivered or performed.
Definition of Obligation
- An obligation is a legal requirement to perform a specific act, either to give something, do something, or refrain from doing something as defined by Article 1156 of the Civil Code.
Types of Obligations
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Civil Obligations
- These obligations are enforceable by law, providing a legal right to action to compel performance.
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Natural Obligations
- Not grounded in legal statutes but based on principles of equity and natural law.
- Do not provide a right of action to enforce performance.
- When voluntarily fulfilled by the obligor, they allow for the retention of what has been delivered or performed.
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Description
This quiz explores the definition and types of obligations as outlined in the Civil Code, focusing on civil and natural obligations. It examines the characteristics of each type and their enforceability under law, offering insights into juridical necessities and rights of action.
