18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a juristic act?
To create, modify, transfer, preserve, or terminate a right
What type of juristic act is a sale contract?
Two party juristic act
What is a necessary element for a juristic act to be valid?
All of the above
What happens to a juristic act that does not comply with the requirements concerning the capacity of a person?
It becomes voidable
What is a reason why an act can be void?
All of the above
What is required for a minor to enter into certain types of juristic acts?
Parent's consent
What is the primary purpose of a juristic act?
To establish juristic relations between persons
Which of the following is an element of a juristic act?
A declaration of intention
What is an example of a type of contract that is also a type of juristic act?
Loan contract
What is the effect of a valid juristic act?
It establishes a legal relation
What is a necessary condition for a juristic act to be valid?
The act must not be contrary to the law
What is an example of a type of juristic act?
Making a will
What is the consequence of an act not being in the form prescribed by law?
The act is void
What is the requirement for a contract of hire purchase?
It must be made in writing
What is the result of a declaration of intent made under a mistake as to an essential element of the juristic act?
The declaration is void
What is the characteristic of a voidable act?
It can be ratified or avoided
What is the effect of ratification on a voidable act?
It makes the contract valid from its inception
What is the characteristic of an unenforceable act?
It is neither void nor voidable
Study Notes
Juristic Act Definition
- A juristic act is an intentional lawful act that creates, modifies, transfers, preserves, or terminates a right.
Elements of a Juristic Act
- Capacity: the act must comply with the requirements concerning the capacity of a person.
- Objective: the act's objective must not be expressly prohibited by law, impossible, or contrary to public order or good morals.
- Forms: the act must be in the forms prescribed by law.
- Declaration of Intent: the act must be a voluntary and knowing declaration of intent.
Types of Juristic Acts
- One-party juristic act
- Two-party juristic act
- Juristic acts that are effective when living or effective for the dead
- Juristic acts with remuneration or without remuneration
- Juristic acts with a time condition or without a time condition
Examples of Juristic Acts
- Making a will (one-party juristic act, effective for the dead)
- Sale contract (two-party juristic act, effective when living, with remuneration)
Validity of a Juristic Act
- A juristic act is valid if it meets the required elements (capacity, objective, forms, and declaration of intent).
Ineffective Juristic Acts
- Void: an act with no legal effect, e.g., an act with an objective contrary to law, impossible, or contrary to public order or good morals.
- Voidable: an act that can be ratified or avoided, e.g., an act not complying with capacity requirements.
- Unenforceable: an act that is neither void nor voidable, but may not be enforceable, e.g., CCC Section 653.
Test your knowledge of juristic acts, including one party and two parties juristic acts, and their differences. Learn about juristic acts with or without remuneration, and with or without a time condition. Examples such as making a will are also covered.
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