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?

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

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Civil Obligation

An obligation that can be enforced in court if not fulfilled.

Natural Obligation

An obligation not based on law.

Source of Obligation

A contract is a common source of obligations.

Juridical Necessity

Legal consequences for not fulfilling an obligation.

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Damages in Obligations

Compensation for harm caused by a violated obligation.

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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.