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According to the Civil Code, how is a contract defined?
According to the Civil Code, how is a contract defined?
What is the minimum number of persons required to form a contract?
What is the minimum number of persons required to form a contract?
Which term best represents the legal principle of mutual consent in a contract?
Which term best represents the legal principle of mutual consent in a contract?
In which type of contract can an exception be made regarding the principle of not concluding a contract with oneself?
In which type of contract can an exception be made regarding the principle of not concluding a contract with oneself?
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What is the basis of classifying contractual obligation and legal obligation?
What is the basis of classifying contractual obligation and legal obligation?
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Which type of obligation involves showing due diligence without the expectation of achieving a specific result?
Which type of obligation involves showing due diligence without the expectation of achieving a specific result?
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What is an example of a pure legal obligation?
What is an example of a pure legal obligation?
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Under what circumstance does an extra (non-contractual) obligation arise?
Under what circumstance does an extra (non-contractual) obligation arise?
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What type of obligation involves a determined result expected from the person under such obligation?
What type of obligation involves a determined result expected from the person under such obligation?
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What creates a relationship between the contracting parties and prohibits them from creating obligations on third parties that may not be beneficial?
What creates a relationship between the contracting parties and prohibits them from creating obligations on third parties that may not be beneficial?
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Study Notes
Contract Definition and Formation
- A contract is defined by the Civil Code.
- A minimum of two persons are required to form a contract.
Mutual Consent Principle
- The term that best represents the legal principle of mutual consent in a contract is "consent".
Exceptions to Contract Principles
- An exception to the principle of not concluding a contract with oneself can be made in the case of a unilateral contract.
Classification of Obligations
- Contractual obligations and legal obligations are classified based on the basis of their origin.
Types of Obligations
- Obligations of means involve showing due diligence without the expectation of achieving a specific result.
- Example of a pure legal obligation: obligation to pay taxes.
- Obligations of result involve a determined result expected from the person under such obligation.
Extra-Contractual Obligations
- An extra (non-contractual) obligation arises in cases of liability for damages or injuries caused to others.
Relationship Between Contracting Parties
- A contractual relationship creates a relationship between the contracting parties and prohibits them from creating obligations on third parties that may not be beneficial.
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Test your understanding of Chapter 2 on the law of contract which explores the definition and regulation of consensual relations among individuals through legal mechanisms. This quiz covers the fundamental concepts and principles of contracts.
