Obligations and Sources of Obligation in Civil Code
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What are the primary classifications of obligations under the Civil Code?

Pure and conditional obligations, obligations with a period, alternative and facultative obligations, joint and solidary obligations, divisible and indivisible obligations, obligations with a penal clause

Define a pure obligation.

A pure obligation is one which is not subject to any condition and no specific date is mentioned for its fulfillment, making it immediately demandable.

Give an example of a pure obligation.

Pat promises to pay Joy P1,000.

What is a conditional obligation?

<p>A conditional obligation is one in which the consequences are subject to the fulfillment of a condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the secondary classifications of obligations under the Civil Code?

<p>Unilateral and bilateral obligations, real and personal obligations, civil and natural obligations, legal, conventional, and penal obligations</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a demand not necessary in a contract?

<p>When the contract expressly stipulates that demand is not necessary, when time is of the essence, and when demand would be useless.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is quasi-delict also known as?

<p>Culpa aquiliana</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three sources of liability for damages as per Article 1170 of the Civil Code?

<p>Fraud, negligence, delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the intent in fraud according to the text?

<p>To evade the normal fulfillment of the obligation and to cause damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does negligence consist of?

<p>Omission of required diligence corresponding to the circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a debtor be held liable for delay in fulfilling an obligation?

<p>After the creditor has made a demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of fraud mentioned in the text?

<p>Dolo Causante, Dolo Incidente</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the five sources of obligations according to Article 1157 of the Civil Code?

<p>The five sources of obligations are: law, contracts, quasi-contracts, acts or omissions punishable by law, and quasi-delicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define a contract based on the text.

<p>A contract is a 'meeting of the minds between two persons whereby one binds himself, with respect to the other, to give something or to render some service.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by quasi-contract?

<p>Quasi-contract refers to a lawful, voluntary, and unilateral act based on the maxim that no one shall unjustly enrich himself at the expense of another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two common forms of quasi-contract mentioned in the text?

<p>The two common forms of quasi-contract are: Solutio indebiti (payment by mistake) and Negotiorum gestio (management of an abandoned business without consent).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do civil obligations arising from criminal offenses encompass?

<p>Civil obligations arising from criminal offenses encompass provisions for restitution, reparation of damage, indemnification of consequential damages, moral damages, exemplary damages, and nominal damages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if work is poorly done according to the text?

<p>If work is poorly done, it will be re-done at the debtor's expense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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