Categories of Legal Objects

Question 1

Where do subjective rights originate from?

Answer 1

Common Law

Question 2

Corporeal Things

Answer 2

Refers to:
- Real rights
- Separate, tangible (physical)
- Able to exist in separation from you

Question 3

Immaterial/Intellectual Property

Answer 3

Refers to:
- Immaterial/Intellectual Property rights
- Product of the human intellect (idea contained in product)

Question 4

Performance

Answer 4

Refers to:
- Personal rights
- Human act ~ something is given, done or not done
(e.g: contract)

Question 5

Personality Property

Answer 5

Refers to:
- Personality rights
- Aspects of a person’s personality (e.g.: dignity, reputation, image)
- Breach of promise
(e.g.: proposal for marriage)