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What does the term 'obligation' mean?
What does the term 'obligation' mean?
- A contractual agreement
- A juridical necessity to give, to do, or not to do (correct)
- A moral duty
- A financial liability
From where is the term 'obligation' derived?
From where is the term 'obligation' derived?
- French word 'obligation'
- German word 'obligation'
- Greek word 'obligation'
- Latin word 'obligatio' (correct)
How does Manresa define 'obligation'?
How does Manresa define 'obligation'?
- A moral responsibility
- A social obligation
- A legal relation established between two parties (correct)
- A financial contract
What does Article 1156 of the Civil Code define?
What does Article 1156 of the Civil Code define?
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What is the meaning of 'juridical necessity' in the context of obligation?
What is the meaning of 'juridical necessity' in the context of obligation?
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Study Notes
Definition of Obligation
- 'Obligation' refers to a legal or moral duty to perform or refrain from performing a specific action.
Etymology of Obligation
- The term 'obligation' is derived from the Latin word "obligare," which translates to "to bind."
Manresa's Definition of Obligation
- Manresa defines 'obligation' as a legal bond by virtue of which a person (debtor) is compelled to give or do something for another (creditor).
Article 1156 of the Civil Code
- Article 1156 of the Civil Code defines an obligation as a juridical necessity to give a thing, to do an act, or to refrain from doing an act.
Juridical Necessity
- 'Juridical necessity' in the context of obligation refers to the binding nature of the duty imposed, where failure to comply results in legal consequences.
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Test your knowledge of general provisions related to obligations as per Civil Code of the Philippines, including the meaning of obligation, juridical necessities, and the Latin origin of the term "obligatio."
