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Which one of these is the correct definition of an obligation?
Which one of these is the correct definition of an obligation?
Who is the active subject in an obligation?
Who is the active subject in an obligation?
What is the subject matter of a real obligation?
What is the subject matter of a real obligation?
What is the subject matter of a negative personal obligation?
What is the subject matter of a negative personal obligation?
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From what sources do obligations arise?
From what sources do obligations arise?
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Which one of these is the correct definition of a passive subject in an obligation?
Which one of these is the correct definition of a passive subject in an obligation?
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What is the subject matter of a positive personal obligation?
What is the subject matter of a positive personal obligation?
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What is the subject matter of a personal obligation?
What is the subject matter of a personal obligation?
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What is the subject matter of a negative personal obligation?
What is the subject matter of a negative personal obligation?
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From what sources do obligations arise?
From what sources do obligations arise?
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Study Notes
Obligations
- An obligation is a juridical necessity to give, do, or refrain from doing something, which rests upon a person and is enforceable by action in court.
Parties in an Obligation
- The active subject in an obligation is the creditor, who has the right to demand the fulfillment of the obligation.
- The passive subject in an obligation is the debtor, who has the duty to fulfill the obligation.
Subject Matter of Obligations
- The subject matter of a real obligation is a thing or a right.
- The subject matter of a personal obligation is an action or a service.
- The subject matter of a positive personal obligation is to do something.
- The subject matter of a negative personal obligation is to refrain from doing something.
Sources of Obligations
- Obligations arise from various sources, including:
- Law
- Contracts
- Quasi-contracts
- Delicts (torts)
- Quasi-delicts
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Test your knowledge on Obligations and Contracts with this quiz! Learn about the requisites of an obligation and understand the concept of passive subjects. Perfect for law students or anyone interested in understanding legal obligations.