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What is an obligation?
What is an obligation?
A juridical necessity to give, to do or not to do.
What are the sources of obligations according to Article 1157?
What are the sources of obligations according to Article 1157?
Law, contracts, quasicontracts, acts or omissions punished by law, and quasi-delicts.
Civil obligations are based on natural law.
Civil obligations are based on natural law.
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Which of the following is NOT a source of obligation?
Which of the following is NOT a source of obligation?
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What does the term 'active subject' refer to in an obligation?
What does the term 'active subject' refer to in an obligation?
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What is an example of a civil obligation?
What is an example of a civil obligation?
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Which of the following elements is NOT part of an obligation?
Which of the following elements is NOT part of an obligation?
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What is meant by 'juridical tie'?
What is meant by 'juridical tie'?
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Natural obligations grant a right of action to the creditor.
Natural obligations grant a right of action to the creditor.
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What is the time limit for enforcing an obligation if no payment is made?
What is the time limit for enforcing an obligation if no payment is made?
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Which of the following is considered an explicit source of law?
Which of the following is considered an explicit source of law?
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Study Notes
Obligations: A Juridical Necessity
- An obligation is a legal duty to perform a specific act, which can be giving something, doing something, or refraining from doing something.
- Obligations can be enforced by law through courts, requiring the debtor to fulfill their commitment.
Sources of Obligations: Where They Come From
- Obligations arise from:
- Law: Legal requirements imposed by statutes, presidential decrees, executive orders, Supreme Court rulings, official regulations, and local government ordinances.
- Contracts: Agreements between two or more parties that create legally binding commitments.
- Quasicontracts: Legal relationships where a person benefits unjustly from another, leading to an obligation to compensate.
- Acts or Omissions Punished by Law (Delicts): Crimes resulting in legal liability for damages.
- Quasi-Delicts: Acts or omissions that cause damage to another without criminal intent, creating a legal obligation for compensation (also known as "torts").
Obligations Derived from Law
- Obligations based on law are not assumed. They are only enforceable if specifically mentioned in the Civil Code or specific legal acts.
- These legal obligations are regulated by the specific law that established them, and any unforeseen aspects are addressed by the general principles of the Civil Code.
Elements of an Obligation: The Components of a Legal Duty
- Active Subject (Obligee or Creditor): The person who is entitled to receive the benefit of the obligation.
- Passive Subject (Obligor or Debtor): The person who has the duty to give, do, or not do something.
- Object/Prestation: The specific act that the debtor must perform.
- Juridical Tie: The legal bond that unites the active and passive subjects, establishing the legal basis for the obligation.
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This quiz covers the concept of legal obligations and their enforcement in law. It explores the various sources of obligations, including laws, contracts, and quasi-contracts. Test your understanding of how obligations arise and their implications in legal contexts.
