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What is the definition of an obligation?
What is the definition of an obligation?
Who is the active subject in an obligation?
Who is the active subject in an obligation?
What distinguishes civil obligations from natural obligations?
What distinguishes civil obligations from natural obligations?
In the given example, who is the passive subject?
In the given example, who is the passive subject?
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What does the juridical tie in a loan contract evidence?
What does the juridical tie in a loan contract evidence?
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What is the definition of an obligation according to Article 1156?
What is the definition of an obligation according to Article 1156?
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Who is the active subject in the given example?
Who is the active subject in the given example?
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What distinguishes civil obligations from natural obligations?
What distinguishes civil obligations from natural obligations?
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What does the passive subject refer to in the context of obligations?
What does the passive subject refer to in the context of obligations?
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What does Article 1423 state about natural obligations?
What does Article 1423 state about natural obligations?
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Study Notes
Obligations
- An obligation is a juridical tie that binds a person to fulfill a specific duty or to pay a certain debt.
- The active subject in an obligation is the debtor, who owes a duty or debt to another person.
- Civil obligations are distinguished from natural obligations in that civil obligations are enforceable by law, while natural obligations are based on moral duty or social convention.
Example Analysis
- In the context of a loan contract, the passive subject is the creditor, who is entitled to receive payment or performance from the debtor.
- The juridical tie in a loan contract evidences the debtor's duty to repay the loan and the creditor's right to receive payment.
Article 1156
- According to Article 1156, an obligation is a bond that binds a person to fulfill a specific duty or to pay a certain debt.
- The active subject in the given example is the debtor, who owes a duty or debt to the creditor.
Natural Obligations
- Natural obligations are based on moral duty or social convention, rather than being enforceable by law.
- According to Article 1423, natural obligations are not enforceable by law, but rather rely on the goodwill of the parties involved.
- The passive subject in the context of obligations refers to the person who is entitled to receive payment or performance from the debtor.
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Test your knowledge of obligations and contracts under the Civil Code of the Philippines with this quiz designed by Atty. Kim Ranielle E. Abis from PUP College of Law. Explore the concept of obligation and its definition through real-life scenarios like loan contracts. Ideal for undergraduate students studying the Civil Code.
