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What is the definition of an obligation according to Article 1156?

An obligation is a juridical necessity to give, to do, or not to do.

What is the difference between a civil obligation and a natural obligation?

A civil obligation, as defined in Article 1156, may be enforced in court through action, while a natural obligation cannot be enforced through judicial process.

How is a contract related to an obligation?

A contract necessarily gives rise to an obligation, but an obligation does not always need to have a contract.

What is the purpose of damages in relation to an obligation?

<p>Damages are a sum of money given as compensation for the injury or harm suffered by the obligee for the violation of his right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a natural obligation and how is it different from a civil obligation?

<p>A natural obligation is a special kind of obligation which cannot be enforced in court, unlike a civil obligation which may be enforced through judicial process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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