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A contract creating an obligation to transfer ownership of real estate must be executed as a notarial deed.

True (A)

What is the legal term used to describe the right of a co-owner to purchase a share of agricultural real estate before it's sold to someone else?

  • Option to purchase
  • Right of first refusal (correct)
  • Right of eminent domain
  • Preemptive right (correct)

How long does someone need to possess real estate uninterruptedly as an owner-like possessor to acquire ownership through adverse possession?

Twenty years

If a co-owner of agricultural real estate sells their share, the remaining co-owners have the right of first refusal if they run a ______ on the co-owned land.

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Match the following articles of the Civil Code to their corresponding subject matter:

<p>Art. 166 CC = Sale of agricultural real estate Art. 172 CC = Adverse possession of real estate Art. 173 CC = Adverse possession against minors Art. 174 CC = Adverse possession of movable property</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Article 173 CC, if the owner of real estate against whom adverse possession is running is a minor, when can the adverse possession period end?

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Adverse possession of movable property requires uninterrupted possession for 3 years as an owner-like possessor in good faith.

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What is the difference between adverse possession of real estate and adverse possession of movable property in terms of the required time period?

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What type of right can be established on real estate in favor of an entrepreneur under Article 305 CC?

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According to Article 305 CC, either the entrepreneur or the owner of the servient estate can demand the establishment of an easement.

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A pledge is established to secure a given ______.

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What is the purpose of a pledge according to Article 306 CC § 1?

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A pledge may only be established for existing claims, not future or conditional ones.

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What type of property can be encumbered with a pledge?

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Match the following legal concepts with their corresponding articles in the Civil Code:

<p>Easement = Article 305 CC Pledge = Article 306 CC Future or Conditional Claim = Article 306 CC § 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an easement and a pledge?

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What two abbreviations are repeated in the content?

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The abbreviation 'fi' appears more times than 'tt'.

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Identify the abbreviation that appears most frequently in the content.

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The abbreviation 'fi' is used to represent ______.

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Match the abbreviations with their possible meanings:

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Which abbreviation is likely used the least in the content?

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The content consists only of the abbreviations with no other words.

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How many different abbreviations are mentioned in total?

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Which of the following statements about the validity of a commitment not to dispose is true?

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A pledge can be transferred without the claim it secures.

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What is the primary purpose of a mortgage?

<p>To secure monetary debt on real estates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A pledge secures claims for interest for the last three years before the thing is _____ in execution or bankruptcy proceedings.

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Match the following articles with their respective concepts:

<p>Art. 311 = Invalid commitment not to dispose Art. 314 = Scope of security for claims Art. 317 = Limitations on satisfaction rights Art. 323 = Accessory nature of a pledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which claim does NOT affect the pledgee's right to obtain satisfaction from the pledged thing?

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What is the required form for transferring cooperative ownership rights to premises?

<p>Notary deed</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prohibition of disposal in a mortgage agreement is permissible.

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Which of the following accurately describes fractional co-ownership?

<p>Ownership is divided into specific shares among several owners. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Co-owners' shares are always presumed to be unequal.

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What is required for the disposition of a co-owned thing to occur?

<p>Consent of all co-owners</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each co-owner is entitled to jointly possess a co-owned thing and use it to an extent _____ with the remaining co-owners.

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Match the articles with their corresponding descriptions regarding co-ownership:

<p>Art. 195 CC = Definition of co-ownership Art. 197 CC = Presumption of shares being equal Art. 199 CC = Requirements for disposition of a co-owned thing Art. 206 CC = Rights of co-owners to possess and use the thing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are profits and revenues from a co-owned thing accrued based on?

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A co-owner can dispose of their share without the consent of other co-owners.

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In joint co-ownership, what is necessary to manage the co-owned thing?

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Which type of individuals have limited capacity for legal acts?

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Adults with no restrictions have full capacity for legal acts.

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What is one reason that can lead to the termination of legal capacity of a natural person?

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A person can hold rights through a __________ if they lack legal capacity.

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What typically needs to occur to declare a person legally deceased?

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Match the following types of legal capacity with their definitions:

<p>No Capacity = Cannot independently perform legal acts Limited Capacity = Can perform simple legal acts with consent required Full Capacity = Fully independent in legal transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a method of the creation of legal persons?

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The declaration of death can be reversed if the person is found alive.

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Flashcards

Notarial Deed for Real Estate

A contract for transferring real estate ownership must be formally documented through a notarial deed.

Adding me of the predecessor

Adding a note or comment to something, typically in a written document.

ft

A symbol used in a document, typically to indicate a footnote or endnote.

Deed for Prior Obligation

When a contract fulfills a prior obligation to transfer real estate, the details of that original obligation must be included in the deed.

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ti

A symbol used in a document, typically to indicate a new topic or section.

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Right of First Refusal for Farmland

If a co-owner of farmland sells their share, other co-owners have the right to buy it first if they actively farm the land.

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Adverse Possession of Real Estate

Someone who possesses land for 20 years without the true owner's permission acquires ownership if they acted like an owner.

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tt

A symbol used in a document, typically to indicate a sub-topic or sub-section.

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Adding me to the predecessor

The process of adding multiple notes or comments to a document, usually in a hierarchical or organized fashion.

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Adverse Possession against Minor

If the true owner of land is a minor, adverse possession cannot end until two years after they reach adulthood.

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fi

A notation that refers to a previous note or comment, often used in academic writing or legal documents.

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Adverse Possession of Movable Property

Someone who possesses a movable object for three years without the true owner's permission acquires ownership if they acted like an owner.

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Adverse Possession of Movable Property (Bad Faith)

Ownership of a movable object can be acquired after three years of possession, even if the possessor knew they weren't the true owner.

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A document with multiple 'ti', 'tt', 'ft' and 'fi' symbols

A complex document with multiple levels of notes, comments, and references.

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A document with a clear hierarchy of notes

A document with many notes, comments, and references, arranged in a hierarchical and logical manner.

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Owner-like Possession

To acquire ownership through adverse possession, the possessor must have acted like they were the rightful owner during the entire period.

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Co-ownership

Multiple individuals share ownership of a single object, with each having a joint right to it.

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Fractional co-ownership

Co-ownership where each owner's share is clearly defined and may be expressed as a fraction of the whole.

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Joint co-ownership

Co-ownership where the shares are not specifically defined, often arising from a legal relationship like marriage.

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Equal shares in co-ownership

Each co-owner is presumed to have an equal share in the co-owned property unless otherwise stated.

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Majority rule in co-ownership

The majority of co-owners is determined by the sum of their shares, not just the number of owners.

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Profit and expense sharing in co-ownership

Each co-owner receives profits and bears expenses proportional to their share of the co-owned property.

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Shared possession and use in co-ownership

Each co-owner has the right to possess and use the co-owned property, but only to an extent that does not hinder other co-owners' rights.

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Disposition of individual shares

Any co-owner can sell their individual share without needing the consent of other co-owners.

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Legal Capacity

The ability to independently perform legal acts and create legal effects.

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Full Legal Capacity

Being able to do anything legally, with no restrictions. Adults with no special needs or conditions usually have full capacity.

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Limited Legal Capacity

Limited ability to legally act, usually applies to minors or people with mental impairments. They might need assistance for certain decisions.

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Termination of Legal Capacity

When someone no longer has any legal rights or obligations. This happens when a person dies.

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Legal Person

A legal entity that is not a natural person, but has rights and obligations like an individual. Examples include companies or organizations.

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Creation of Legal Persons

The process of legally creating a legal person, like when a company is formed.

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Capacity to Hold Rights

The ability to hold rights or interests, even if the person cannot exercise those independently. This applies to those with limited or no legal capacity.

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Declaration of Death

When the legal system recognizes that someone has disappeared and is likely dead.

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Invalid Pledge Commitment

A pledge that prevents a borrower from selling or encumbering a pledged asset before the pledge expires is invalid.

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Transferred Pledge

If the claim secured by a pledge is sold, the pledge itself goes with it. If the claim is sold without the pledge, the pledge is extinguished.

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Scope of Pledge Security

A pledge secures not only the main debt but also interest payments owed for the past three years, court costs up to 1/10th of the value, and other expenses related to the debt.

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Pledge and Statute of Limitations

A pledge remains valid even if the debt's statute of limitations expires. However, this does not apply to claims for interest or other additional expenses.

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Pledge vs. Mortgage

A pledge is similar to a mortgage, securing a monetary debt, but involves movable assets instead of real estate.

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Mortgage Registration

Mortgages are recorded in a public register called the mortgage book to ensure transparency and protect potential buyers.

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Scope of Mortgage Security

The scope of security provided by a mortgage covers the main debt, associated court costs, interest, and other expenses related to it.

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Mortgage: No Restriction on Sale

A borrower cannot be prohibited from selling a mortgaged property before the debt is fully paid. This is different from a pledge, where such a restriction might be invalid.

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Transmission Easement

A right granted to an entrepreneur to use another's property for the purpose of constructing or operating specific facilities, such as power lines or pipelines, within a defined area. This right allows the entrepreneur to access and utilize the servient estate for the designated purpose.

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Pledge (in Civil Law)

A movable asset that is used as collateral for a loan or debt. The creditor can seize and sell the pledged item to recover their debt even if others claim ownership of it. This provides the creditor priority over personal creditors of the original owner.

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Pledge for Future or Conditional Claims

A pledge can be established to secure a claim that hasn't happened yet, like a future payment on a contract, or a claim that only happens if a certain condition is met.

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Priority Over Personal Creditors

The pledge gives the lender the right to claim the pledged movable asset, even if the original owner sells it to someone else. The lender's claim takes precedence over any other claims on the asset except for special priority claims from the law.

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Security for a Given Claim

A pledge can be used to ensure repayment of a debt, even if the original owner sells the pledged asset. The loan is not impacted by the change in ownership.

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A pledge can be for a future or conditional claim

A pledge can be arranged for a future claim, such as a future installment payment or a claim triggered by specific conditions. This lets creditors secure their position even before the debt is fully owed.

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Limited Scope of Use

The right to claim and use the property is limited to the specific purpose of the facilities and the designated scope. The entrepreneur cannot use the property for anything else.

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Right to Demand Establishment

Both the owner of the land and the entrepreneur can demand that this agreement be formally established to clearly define the terms and conditions.

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Study Notes

Real Rights

  • Objective meaning: Set of rules governing real rights
  • Subjective meaning: Individual rights pertaining to things, effective against everyone
  • Characteristics: Effective against everyone (erga omnes), closed catalogue (numerus clausus), dominance of unconditional norms (iura cogentes)
  • Categories of real rights: Rights on own things (ownership), rights on others' things (perpetual usufruct), limited real rights
    • Limited real rights: usufructs, easements, pledges, cooperative ownership rights to premises, mortgages.
  • Object of real rights: Real estate (land, buildings), movables (personal property)

Object of Real Rights

  • Real estate: Land and buildings as a separate ownership object, space above and below the land
  • Movables: Personal property
  • Rights in Things: Ownerships, perpetual usufructs, usufructs, and easements are categorized as rights that can be exercised upon real estate
  • Rights in Real Estate: Ownership, mortgages
  • Rights in Movables: Usufructs, Cooperative ownership rights to premises, pledges, easements are categorized as rights exercised upon movables

Divisions of Real Rights

  • According to scope of competences: Rights on own things (ownership), rights on others' things (perpetual usufruct), limited real rights (usufructs, easements, pledges)
  • According to independence: independent rights (ownership, perpetual usufruct); accessory rights (pledge)
  • According to transferability: transferable rights (ownership, perpetual usufruct), non-transferable (personal easement)

Concepts of Things

  • Material objects
  • Property rights as ownership & other related rights

Things and Animal

  • Animals are living creatures, capable of suffering, not a thing
  • All rights that are not specifically governed by animal protection law, will be governed by general rights on things
  • All other matters not covered in the animal protection act will be covered by general regulations applicable to things

Real Estate

  • Part of Earth's surface (separate ownership)
  • Buildings can have separate ownership from land, regulated separately
  • Land ownership extends to space above and below the surface

Agricultural Real Estate

  • Real estate used for agricultural production (crop and animal farming)
  • Includes gardening, horticulture, and fish farming

Movables

  • Transportable items
  • Goods in specie (e.g., paintings)
  • Fungibles (e.g., grains, money)
  • Divisible & indivisible (e.g., wheat vs. a car)

Component Part

  • Component part is inseparable from the principal object without damage
  • Objects only temporarily attached are not part of the object.

Appurtenances

  • Movables needed for the principal thing's use
  • Must have a connection to the principal thing
  • Still doesn't belong to the principal owner

Possession

  • Actual control of a thing
  • Types of possessors: owner-like, dependent, actual
  • Elements: corpus (physical control)

Ownership

  • Ownership: use, profits, and other revenue; disposal of thing
  • Ways of Acquiring Ownership: Transfer, Positive Prescription, Abandonment, Appropriation, Finding, Separation/Transformation/Attachment/Mixing, and Extra-Civil Ways
  • Ways of Losing Ownership: Transfer, Positive Prescription, Abandonment, Appropriation, Finding, Separation/Transformation/Attachment/Mixing, and Extra-Civil Ways

Transfer of Ownership

  • Requirements for ownership transfer, including conditions and time limits
  • Special provisions for agricultural real estate transfers

Adverse Possession

  • Acquiring ownership through uninterrupted possession for a set period

Possession

  • Actual control of a thing
  • Categories of possessors: owner-like, dependent, actual holder
  • Elements: Corpus (Physical control or holding) & Animus (Intention to possess)

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