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Which of the following is a characteristic of a pure obligation?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a pure obligation?
- Its effectivity is subordinated to a past event known to the parties.
- It is demandable at once. (correct)
- Its performance depends on a future uncertain event.
- It is subject to a suspensive condition.
A conditional obligation's effectivity is immediate and not subject to any future events.
A conditional obligation's effectivity is immediate and not subject to any future events.
False (B)
What is the key difference between a condition and a term in the context of obligations?
What is the key difference between a condition and a term in the context of obligations?
A condition is an uncertain event, while a term is an event that necessarily must come.
An obligation is demandable at once when it is pure or when it has a _______ condition.
An obligation is demandable at once when it is pure or when it has a _______ condition.
Which scenario exemplifies a conditional obligation?
Which scenario exemplifies a conditional obligation?
An obligation based on a past event, but currently unknown to the parties involved, is classified as a pure obligation.
An obligation based on a past event, but currently unknown to the parties involved, is classified as a pure obligation.
In the context of obligations, what does 'demandable at once' mean?
In the context of obligations, what does 'demandable at once' mean?
A _______ is an uncertain event that influences a legal relationship.
A _______ is an uncertain event that influences a legal relationship.
Which of the following scenarios is an example of a pure obligation?
Which of the following scenarios is an example of a pure obligation?
If an obligation depends on the debtor's sole will, it is still considered a valid conditional obligation.
If an obligation depends on the debtor's sole will, it is still considered a valid conditional obligation.
Explain the role of 'future knowledge' in obligations based on past events.
Explain the role of 'future knowledge' in obligations based on past events.
Unlike a condition, a _______ is something that necessarily must come, regardless of the parties' knowledge.
Unlike a condition, a _______ is something that necessarily must come, regardless of the parties' knowledge.
Mr. Cruz promised to give his niece $200 if she finished her studies. What kind of obligation is this?
Mr. Cruz promised to give his niece $200 if she finished her studies. What kind of obligation is this?
There is a condition when there is certainty
There is a condition when there is certainty
Past event unknown to the parties is considered a ____
Past event unknown to the parties is considered a ____
A ______ is that which necessarily must come whether the parties know when it will happen or not.
A ______ is that which necessarily must come whether the parties know when it will happen or not.
Which of the following DOES NOT make an obligation demandable at once?
Which of the following DOES NOT make an obligation demandable at once?
An event with a definitive date is called a condition
An event with a definitive date is called a condition
How does resolution in a conditional agreement affect the legal obligation?
How does resolution in a conditional agreement affect the legal obligation?
XYZ Insurance Company will give Mr. B 1 Million Pesos if he died of any disease except cancer. This is an example of ______ obligation.
XYZ Insurance Company will give Mr. B 1 Million Pesos if he died of any disease except cancer. This is an example of ______ obligation.
Flashcards
Pure Obligation
Pure Obligation
An obligation whose performance is immediately demandable because it doesn't depend on a future or uncertain event, or a past event unknown to the parties.
Conditional Obligation
Conditional Obligation
An obligation whose effectivity depends on the fulfillment or non-fulfillment of a future and uncertain event, or a past event unknown to the parties.
Condition
Condition
An uncertain event that influences a legal relationship.
Term
Term
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When is an Obligation Demandable at Once?
When is an Obligation Demandable at Once?
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Past Event Unknown to Parties
Past Event Unknown to Parties
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Study Notes
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There are 10 kinds of obligations.
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They are:
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Pure Obligation
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Conditional Obligation
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Obligation with a Period
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Alternative Obligation
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Facultative Obligation
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Joint Obligation
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Solidary Obligation
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Divisible Obligation
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Indivisible Obligation
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Obligation with a Penal Clause
Pure Obligation
- Performance does not depend upon a future or uncertain event.
- Performance does not depend upon a past event unknown to the parties.
- Demandable at once.
- Example: Promising to pay P1 million or paying P1 million on demand.
Conditional Obligation
- Subject to a condition.
- Effectivity is subordinated to the fulfillment or non-fulfillment of a future and uncertain event.
- Effectivity is subordinated to the fulfillment or non-fulfillment of a past event unknown to the parties.
- Example: Giving P1 million if someone passes their ObliCon prelims exam this semester.
- Example: Giving a car now, but ownership reverts if the person fails any subject.
Condition vs. Term
- Condition: It is an uncertain event which wields an influence on a legal relationship.
- Term: That which necessarily must come whether the parties know when it will happen or not.
When an Obligation Is Demandable at Once
- When it is pure.
- When it has a resolutory condition.
- Example: Giving a car, but you should not marry Kitty this year.
Past Event Unknown to the Parties
- Future knowledge of a past event will determine whether or not an obligation will arise.
- Example: A buyer is interested in purchasing B’s car for ₱500,000, but only if it is confirmed that the car was not involved in an accident last month while under C’s care.
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