Obligations and Contracts Quiz
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What is the definition of a civil obligation?

  • An obligation based on natural law
  • An obligation that does not necessarily need to be fulfilled
  • An obligation that may be enforced in court through action when not fulfilled (correct)
  • An obligation that does not have legal sanctions
  • What does a natural obligation refer to?

  • An obligation that is not based on law (correct)
  • An obligation that arises from a contract
  • An obligation that is always enforceable in court
  • An obligation that has legal sanctions
  • What gives rise to an obligation?

  • A demandable claim
  • A contract (correct)
  • A legal sanction
  • A duty of a person
  • What is the meaning of 'juridical necessity' in the context of obligations?

    <p>It connotes that in case of noncompliance, there will be legal sanctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of damages in the context of obligations?

    <p>Compensation for the injury or harm suffered by the obligee for the violation of his right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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