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Which of the following best describes the effect of a suspensive condition on an obligation?
Which of the following best describes the effect of a suspensive condition on an obligation?
- It consolidates the juridical relation
- It extinguishes the obligation
- It imposes immediate fulfillment of the obligation
- It creates a hope or expectancy of acquiring rights (correct)
How does the fulfillment of a resolutory condition affect an obligation?
How does the fulfillment of a resolutory condition affect an obligation?
- It imposes immediate fulfillment of the obligation
- It creates a hope or expectancy of acquiring rights
- It extinguishes the obligation (correct)
- It consolidates the juridical relation
What is the impact of an unfulfilled suspensive condition on rights?
What is the impact of an unfulfilled suspensive condition on rights?
- Rights are not yet acquired, but there is a hope or expectancy to acquire them (correct)
- Rights are extinguished
- Rights are acquired subject to the threat of extinction
- Rights are consolidated
How are rights affected by an unfulfilled resolutory condition?
How are rights affected by an unfulfilled resolutory condition?
What is the main difference between suspensive and resolutory conditions with regard to obligations?
What is the main difference between suspensive and resolutory conditions with regard to obligations?
What is the difference between alternative and facultative obligations?
What is the difference between alternative and facultative obligations?
In a solidary obligation, what is each debtor bound to do?
In a solidary obligation, what is each debtor bound to do?
What defines a joint obligation?
What defines a joint obligation?
What characterizes a solidary obligation?
What characterizes a solidary obligation?
How are alternative obligations defined?
How are alternative obligations defined?
What are obligations under the Civil Code which give the creditor a right of action in courts of justice to enforce their performance known as?
What are obligations under the Civil Code which give the creditor a right of action in courts of justice to enforce their performance known as?
What is the Latin word from which the term 'obligation' is derived?
What is the Latin word from which the term 'obligation' is derived?
In bilateral obligations, the parties are reciprocally debtors and creditors. What does this mean?
In bilateral obligations, the parties are reciprocally debtors and creditors. What does this mean?
How does Manresa define the term 'obligation'?
How does Manresa define the term 'obligation'?
What is the juridical tie in an obligation, according to the text?
What is the juridical tie in an obligation, according to the text?
What aspect of obligation does Article 1156 stress in the Civil Code definition?
What aspect of obligation does Article 1156 stress in the Civil Code definition?
What represents the sum of money given as a compensation for the injury or harm suffered by the creditor for the violation of his rights, according to the text?
What represents the sum of money given as a compensation for the injury or harm suffered by the creditor for the violation of his rights, according to the text?
Why is an obligation considered a juridical necessity?
Why is an obligation considered a juridical necessity?
What are obligations not based on positive law but on equity and natural law, and do not grant a right of action to enforce their performance known as?
What are obligations not based on positive law but on equity and natural law, and do not grant a right of action to enforce their performance known as?
What does obligation emphasize in its passive aspect?
What does obligation emphasize in its passive aspect?
Study Notes
Effect of Conditions on Obligations
- A suspensive condition renders an obligation uncertain until the condition is fulfilled.
- A resolutory condition terminates an obligation when fulfilled.
- An unfulfilled suspensive condition prevents the obligation from taking effect.
- An unfulfilled resolutory condition maintains the obligation.
Types of Obligations
- Alternative obligations offer the debtor a choice between two or more performances.
- Facultative obligations give the debtor the option to perform or not.
Solidary and Joint Obligations
- In a solidary obligation, each debtor is liable for the entire debt.
- In a joint obligation, debtors are liable for their proportionate share.
Definition and Characteristics
- An obligation is a juridical tie that binds two or more persons.
- According to Manresa, an obligation is a legal bond that arises from a voluntary act.
- Article 1156 of the Civil Code emphasizes the duty to render a determinate performance.
Compensation and Juridical Necessity
- Damages represent the sum of money given as compensation for injury or harm suffered.
- An obligation is considered a juridical necessity, as it is essential for social order.
Natural Obligations
- Obligations not based on positive law but on equity and natural law are called natural obligations.
- Natural obligations do not grant a right of action to enforce their performance.
Passive Aspect of Obligation
- Obligation emphasizes the duty to render a determinate performance in its passive aspect.
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Test your knowledge of obligations and contracts with questions from the Philippine Bar Examinations spanning from 1988 to 2016. This question focuses on distinguishing between suspensive and resolutory conditions and their effects on obligations.
