Chapter 1 Flashcards
what is the tie or bond recognized by law by virtue of which one is bound in favor of another to render something?
Obligation
the latin for obligation
Obligatio
what article gives the Civil Code definition of obligation, in its passive aspect?
Article 1156
obligation is a _______ because in case of noncompliance, the courts of justice may be called upon by the aggrieved party to enforce its fulfillment
Juridicial necessity
obligations which give to the creditor/obligee a right to enforce their performance
Civil obligations
obligations that do not grant a right of action to enforce their performance
Natural obligations
He who has a duty
Passive subject
He who has a right
Active subject
the conduct required to be observed by the debtor
Object/Prestation
binds or connects the parties to the obligation
Juridicial/legal tie
refers to the manner in which an obligation is manifested or incurred
Form of an obligation
act of performance
Obligation
power to demand from another any prestation
Right
act/omission of one party in violation of legal right
Wrong
wrongful violation of legal right of another
Injury
the three essential elements of a legal wrong or injury are:
Legal right in favor of a person
Correlative legal obligation on part of another
An act or omission by latter in violation of right with resulting injury or damage to former
kind of obligation that the obligor must deliver to the obligee
Real obligation
an act to be done or not to be done
Personal obligation
personal obligation that is to do or to render service
Positive personal obligation
personal obligation that is an obligation not to do
Negative personal obligation