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What is the definition of a civil obligation?
What is the definition of a civil obligation?
What does a natural obligation refer to?
What does a natural obligation refer to?
What gives rise to an obligation?
What gives rise to an obligation?
What is the meaning of 'juridical necessity' in the context of obligations?
What is the meaning of 'juridical necessity' in the context of obligations?
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What is the purpose of damages in the context of obligations?
What is the purpose of damages in the context of obligations?
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Study Notes
Civil Obligations
- A civil obligation is a duty to perform or refrain from performing a specific act, enforced by law, which may be enforced by the courts.
Natural Obligations
- A natural obligation refers to a moral or social duty, not recognized by law, but based on conscience, ethics, or morality.
Rise of Obligations
- Obligations arise from diverse sources, including contracts, torts, trusts, and statutory provisions.
Juridical Necessity
- Juridical necessity, in the context of obligations, refers to a situation where a person is compelled to perform an act to avoid an even greater evil, or to prevent a greater harm.
Damages
- The purpose of damages in the context of obligations is to compensate the injured party for the loss suffered, and to restore them to the position they would have been in, had the obligation been fulfilled.
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Test your knowledge of obligations and contracts with this quiz focusing on Title I - Obligations and Chapter 1 General Provisions 1156. Explore the concept of juridical necessity and the duties of obligors and claimants in legal contexts.