Human Relations: Article 24, Article 25, and Article 26

Question 1

State Article 24.

Answer 1

In all contractual, property or other relations, when one of the parties is at a disadvantage on account of his moral dependence, ignorance, idigence, mental weakness, tender age or other handicap, the courts must be vigilant for his protection.

Question 2

State Article 25.

Answer 2

Thoughtless extravagance in expense for pleasure or display during a period of acute public want or emergency may be stopped by order of the courts at the instance of any government or private charitable institution.

Question 3

Can an individual file for an injunction with respect to Article 25?

Answer 3

NO. Any government or private charitable institution are given legal standing to seek an injunction.

Question 4

State Article 26.

Answer 4

Every person shall respect the dignity, personality, privacy and peace of mind of his neighbors and other persons.

Question 5

Article 26. (2nd Paragraph)

The following and similar acts, though they may not constitute a criminal offense, shall produce a cause of action for damages, prevention and other relief:

Answer 5

1) Prying into the privacy of another’s residence;
2) Meddling with or disturbing the private life or family relations of another;
3) Intriguing to cause another to be alienated from his friends;
4) Vexing or humiliating another on account of his religious beliefs, lowly station in life, place of birth, physical defect, or other personal condition.

Question 6

Is alienation of the affection of another’s wife or husband condemned by the law?

Answer 6

NO. Unless it constitutes adultery or concubinage.

Question 7

Are the penal laws against defamation and unjust vexation adequate?

Answer 7

NO. They are glaringly inadequate.

Question 8

Does religious freedom authorize anyone to heap obloquy and disrepute upon another by reason of religion?

Answer 8

NO. Article 26. No. 4 prohibits it.