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In the scenario described, a civil action cannot proceed if the criminal liability has been extinguished by the death of the accused before the final judgment of conviction.
In the scenario described, a civil action cannot proceed if the criminal liability has been extinguished by the death of the accused before the final judgment of conviction.
True
Quasi-delicts are covered under special laws and not governed by any specific provisions in the law.
Quasi-delicts are covered under special laws and not governed by any specific provisions in the law.
False
In quasi-delicts, fault or negligence must be proven in order to establish liability for damages.
In quasi-delicts, fault or negligence must be proven in order to establish liability for damages.
True
The concept of quasi-delict only applies when there is a preexisting contractual relationship between the parties involved.
The concept of quasi-delict only applies when there is a preexisting contractual relationship between the parties involved.
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According to the scenario described, natural obligations can be enforced through legal means.
According to the scenario described, natural obligations can be enforced through legal means.
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If a fortuitous event causes damage to another party, the one responsible for causing the event cannot be held liable for the damages incurred.
If a fortuitous event causes damage to another party, the one responsible for causing the event cannot be held liable for the damages incurred.
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A quasi-delict can only arise when there is no pre-existing contractual relationship between the parties.
A quasi-delict can only arise when there is no pre-existing contractual relationship between the parties.
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Civil obligations grant a right of action to enforce their performance.
Civil obligations grant a right of action to enforce their performance.
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Natural obligations are based on positive law and grant a right of action to enforce their performance.
Natural obligations are based on positive law and grant a right of action to enforce their performance.
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In the absence of a contract, delictual liability can be established based on fault or negligence.
In the absence of a contract, delictual liability can be established based on fault or negligence.
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Civil obligations are always enforceable by law.
Civil obligations are always enforceable by law.
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Natural obligations always allow the obligee to enforce their performance through legal action.
Natural obligations always allow the obligee to enforce their performance through legal action.
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A positive personal obligation is an obligation 'not to do'.
A positive personal obligation is an obligation 'not to do'.
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Forcing a debtor to execute an act against his will amounts to involuntary servitude which is permitted by the Constitution.
Forcing a debtor to execute an act against his will amounts to involuntary servitude which is permitted by the Constitution.
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In case of breach of a specific obligation, the creditor may recover damages but cannot compel the delivery of the specific thing due.
In case of breach of a specific obligation, the creditor may recover damages but cannot compel the delivery of the specific thing due.
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A generic obligation allows the creditor to compel the performance of the obligation at the expense of the debtor.
A generic obligation allows the creditor to compel the performance of the obligation at the expense of the debtor.
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Mora Accipiendi occurs when both parties are in delay.
Mora Accipiendi occurs when both parties are in delay.
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Civil obligations are always enforceable by law, while natural obligations are not enforceable.
Civil obligations are always enforceable by law, while natural obligations are not enforceable.
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