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What is corporate law also known as?
What is corporate law also known as?
What does corporate law govern?
What does corporate law govern?
What does corporate law encompass?
What does corporate law encompass?
Who does corporate law regulate the interaction between?
Who does corporate law regulate the interaction between?
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What is corporate law colloquially used interchangeably with?
What is corporate law colloquially used interchangeably with?
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What is the law of obligations under the civil law legal system?
What is the law of obligations under the civil law legal system?
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What does an obligation impose on the obligor?
What does an obligation impose on the obligor?
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What is the origin of the word 'obligation'?
What is the origin of the word 'obligation'?
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What does the term 'vinculum iuris' refer to?
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What did obligations not originally form part of?
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Corporate Law
- Also known as company law or enterprise law
- Governs the formation and operations of corporations and other business organizations
- Encompasses laws, procedures, and regulations that govern the formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations
- Regulates the interaction between shareholders, directors, employees, and other stakeholders
- Colloquially used interchangeably with "company law"
Law of Obligations
- Under the civil law legal system, the law of obligations refers to the law of contract and delict (tort)
- An obligation imposes a duty on the obligor (the one bound) to perform or refrain from performing a specific action
- Origin of the word "obligation" is from the Latin "obligare", meaning "to bind"
- The term "vinculum iuris" refers to the bond of law or the bond of obligation
- Obligations did not originally form part of the Roman law of property
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Test your knowledge of corporate law with this quiz! Explore topics such as rights, relations, and conduct of persons, companies, and organizations, as well as legal practices and theories related to corporations. Sharpen your understanding of the legal aspects of business and company law.
