Chapter 3 - Section 3 - Alternative Obligations

Question 1

There is only one prestation.

Answer 1

Simple Obligation

Question 2

There are two or more prestations.

Answer 2

Compound Obligation

Question 3

There are several prestations and all of them are due.

Answer 3

Conjunctive Obligation

Question 4

Two or more of the prestations are due.

Answer 4

Distributive Obligation

Question 5

Several prestations are due but the performance of one is sufficient

Answer 5

Alternative Obligation

Question 6

One prestation is due but the debtor may substitute another.

Answer 6

Facultative Obligation

Question 7

Effect of Loss of Some of the Objects

Answer 7

Have been lost or have become impossible even through the fault of the debtor, the latter is not liable.

Question 8

Effect of Loss of All of the Objects

Answer 8

Creditor shall have the right to indemnity for damages.

Question 9

If one of the things is lost through fortuitous event

Answer 9

Creditor chooses from the remainder - debtor delivers the choice to creditor.

Question 10

If the loss of one of the things occurs through the fault of the debtor

Answer 10

Creditor may choose any one of the remainders with right to damages.

Question 11

If all the things are lost through the fault of the debtor

Answer 11

Creditor can demand the payment of the price of any one of the things with a right to indemnity for damages.

Question 12

When all three things are lost through a fortuitous event

Answer 12

Obligation is extinguished.

Question 13

Effect of Loss Before Substitution - fortuitous event

Answer 13

The obligation is extinguished; fault of debtor - liable for damages.

Question 14

Effect of Loss After Substitution

Answer 14

Debtor is not liable because it is no longer due. If the substitute is lost, the liability depends upon whether it is the debtor’s fault or not.