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What is the status of a payment made by someone who does not have the capacity to alienate the thing due?

  • The payment requires a written agreement to be valid.
  • The payment is valid if done in good faith.
  • The payment is not valid. (correct)
  • The payment is valid under all circumstances.

    • To whom should payment be made according to Article 1240?

  • To the debtor's best friend if authorized.
  • Any person present during the transaction.
  • To the creditor, their successor in interest, or an authorized person. (correct)
  • Only to the creditor mentioned in the contract.

    • What is the effect of a payment made in good faith to a person in possession of the credit?

  • The obligation is extinguished. (correct)
  • The payment is considered a loan to the person in possession.
  • The obligation is still valid and must be paid again.
  • The debtor can recover the payment from the creditor.

    • If a payment is made based on a fake Special Power of Attorney (SPA), what is generally the outcome?

    <p>The obligation is extinguished due to good faith of the payer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a valid recipient for a payment under Article 1240?

    <p>An unauthorized third party present at the time of payment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of indivisibility arises when the law specifically declares obligations to be indivisible, even when they are naturally divisible?

    <p>Legal indivisibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an obligation that is deemed indivisible by nature?

    <p>Delivering a specific electric fan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of obligation cannot exist independently and relies on a principal obligation for its validity?

    <p>Accessory obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes an obligation that is intended to be indivisible, despite being physically divisible?

    <p>Conventional obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of performance, which type of obligation is not susceptible to partial execution, requiring full completion?

    <p>Indivisible obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a legal obligation deemed indivisible, even when the service is physically divisible?

    <p>Paying taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an obligation that stands alone and does not rely on any other obligation for its existence?

    <p>Principal obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following examples illustrates a natural indivisibility?

    <p>Rendering a musical performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a facultative obligation?

    <p>Only one prestation is agreed upon but can be replaced with another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario can a creditor exercise the choice of the first prestation?

    <p>When explicitly granted the right by the debtor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions is a solidary obligation presumed to exist?

    <p>When the obligation expressly states solidarity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes a joint obligation in terms of debt fulfillment?

    <p>The obligation is fulfilled proportionately by the debtors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Article 1208 imply about the division of credits or debts?

    <p>Each creditor and debtor is treated as a separate entity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the obligations outlined in Article 1207?

    <p>The creditor's right to demand compliance depends on explicit agreement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a joint creditor situation, how do the creditors receive their payments?

    <p>Proportionately, based on what is owed to each creditor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence arises if the sole prestation in a facultative obligation is lost due to the debtor's fault?

    <p>The debtor becomes liable for the loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance is the debtor not liable for damages despite an obligation to deliver?

    <p>If a specified fortuitous event occurs without demand for damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a debtor promises to deliver a specific thing but sells it to multiple buyers?

    <p>The debtor becomes liable for damages due to impossibility of obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario is a debtor liable for damages even if the obligation to deliver results from a crime?

    <p>If the stolen object becomes damaged while in the debtor's possession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the obligation to deliver a generic object considered fulfilled?

    <p>When the debtor can provide a different generic item of the same kind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about obligations that arise from an agreement in the context of fortuitous events?

    <p>Parties can agree to liability even in the occurrence of fortuitous events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of a debtor insuring their house against fire regarding liability?

    <p>They have a persistent obligation to cover damages despite fortuitous events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is assumed about the nature of liability in a contract of insurance?

    <p>It includes obligations despite the occurrence of unforeseen events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a debtor's obligation to deliver not be extinguished in cases of fortuitous events?

    <p>Certain agreements explicitly state otherwise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether an obligation is considered fully complied with when the performance is incomplete or irregular?

    <p>The obligee accepts the performance without objections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes obligations regarding payment by a third party?

    <p>A debtor must approve payments made by third parties unless otherwise stipulated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the scenario where Marvin owes Elcid and Lynna pays on Marvin's behalf without Marvin's knowledge, what can Lynna recover?

    <p>Only the amount that has benefited Marvin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one effect of subrogation in debt payments?

    <p>The third party is entitled to recover the amount paid from the debtor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition would permit a creditor to reject payment from a third party?

    <p>There is no prior agreement allowing it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents an example of an alternative obligation?

    <p>A debtor can either provide a service or pay a set amount.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the obligation principles, when can a creditor refuse to accept payment?

    <p>If the payment is made by a third party without stipulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a requirement for an obligation to be considered fulfilled?

    <p>The debtor's express assurance of compliance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between criminal liability and civil liability?

    <p>Criminal liability can result in imprisonment, while civil liability involves payment of damages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of civil liability scope mentioned?

    <p>Punitive damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of quasi-delicts, liability arises primarily from which of the following?

    <p>Negligence leading to damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must civil obligations arising from criminal offenses comply with, according to Article 1161?

    <p>Provisions of penal laws and relevant regulations on damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by the term 'good faith' in contracts according to Article 1159?

    <p>Absence of bad intention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of restitution in the case of theft?

    <p>Returning the stolen item to the rightful owner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario best exemplifies indemnification for consequential damages?

    <p>Covering lost wages due to an inability to work following an incident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the relationship between criminal and civil liability?

    <p>Both types of liability can be applied to a person for the same act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Different Kinds of Law

    • Law is any rule of action or system of uniformity.
    • Divine Law: The law of religion, dictated by a religion, e.g. Sunday church attendance, specific religious practices.
    • Natural Law: Law dictating reason and conscience, inherent in every individual, e.g. don't steal.
    • Moral Law: Based on customs and traditions of a community, e.g. respecting elders.
    • Physical Law: Natural laws of science, uniformities in actions (e.g., gravity).
    • State Law: Law promulgated and enforced by the State. Example: jaywalking.

    Sources of Law

    • Constitution: The fundamental, supreme law of the land, establishing the government's powers, distributed among departments. The 1987 Philippine Constitution was established in 1987 after the ouster of President Marcos.
    • Legislation: Enacted laws passed by the Philippine Congress and approved by the President. Examples: RESA law, bills.

    Branches of Government

    • Executive: Enforces laws, headed by the President.
    • Legislative: Creates laws, made up of the House of Representatives and Senate.
    • Judiciary: Interprets laws, made up of courts.

    Organization/Classification of Courts

    • Regular Courts: Composed of Trial Courts, Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Regional Trial Courts, and Municipal Courts.
    • Special Courts: Created for specific cases, e.g., Sandiganbayan (corruption cases).
    • Quasi Judicial Agencies: Administrative bodies with judicial functions, e.g. NLRC, SEC.
    • Administrative/Executive Orders: Issued by administrative officials to clarify and explain legislative acts; valid if not against laws/Constitution. Martial Law (executive order no. 1081)

    Judicial Decisions

    • Court rulings act as precedents
    • Examples: Juan Ponce Enrile granted bail due to humanitarian reasons

    Custom

    • Traditions passed from generations becoming part of law, e.g. Manobo tribal customs.

    Other Sources

    • International law/ UN Law
    • United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

    Classification of Law by purpose

    • Substantive Law: Defines rights and duties (e.g., law of burning plastics).
    • Procedural Law: Outlines procedures for applying substantive law

    Classification of Law by subject matter

    • Public Law: Defines the state's relationship with people (e.g., tax laws).
    • Private Law: Regulates individual relationships (e.g., contract laws).

    Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act 386)

    • Took effect August 30, 1950
    • Based on the Spanish Civil Code.

    Obligations

    • Consists in giving, doing, or not doing something.
    • Essential requisites: debtor (obligated party), creditor (beneficiary), prestation (subject matter).
    • Forms: oral, written, combined.
    • Kinds: Real, personal, positive, negative.

    Sources of Obligations

    • Law
    • Contracts
    • Quasi-contracts
    • Delicts (crimes)
    • Quasi-delicts (torts)

    Scope of Civil Liability

    • Restitution
    • Reparation for damage/injury caused
    • Indemnification for consequential damages
    • Example: Paying damages for injuries caused by a crime

    Quasi-Delicts (Torts)

    • Negligence causing harm without a contract
    • Example: Dog bites someone during a walk

    Obligation Arising from Contracts

    • Contracts have the force of law.
    • Essential requisites: consent, object, cause.
    • Breach of contract is a violation.

    Breach of Contract

    • If a party fails to perform its duty
    • Failure to perform correctly or according to agreement
    • Damages are incurred

    Obligations with a period

    • Obligations with an explicitly stated date in which fulfillment must be rendered.
    • If debtor violates a condition with a period, it can lose the right to enforce the period.

    Conditional Obligations

    • Outcomes contingent on conditions.
    • Suspensive (right to fulfill only if given condition is met). Resolutory (right to fulfill terminates upon condition being met)

    Void and Unenforceable Contracts

    • In existence but are not enforceable under law

    Remedies Available to Creditors

    • Exact fulfillment (specific performance)
    • Pursue the leviable property of the debtor
    • Exercise all rights of the debtor- except those personal to the debtor
    • Rescind contracts that defraud the creditor

    Rights of Creditor/Debtor in pending fulfillment of condition

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