Contracts and Securities in Commercial Law
Contracts
Named Contracts
These are contracts that the law designates with a specific name to differentiate them from other agreements and identify them simply by that name.
Unnamed Contracts
These are contracts that the law does not give a specific name to, even though their provisions are fulfilled.
Purchase Agreement
The seller transfers ownership of goods to a buyer and is obligated to provide a warranty against eviction should the buyer experience such an issue.
Eviction
Partial or total deprivation
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Mandate and Agency Agreements
Definition of Mandate
A mandate is a contract where one person (the principal) entrusts the management of one or more businesses to another (the agent), who undertakes them at the principal’s risk. The person giving the mandate is called the principal, and the one accepting is the agent, attorney, or representative.
Key Aspects of Mandates
Formation and Acceptance
- Mandates can be free or paid, with remuneration determined by agreement, law, custom, or a judge.
- A mandate can
Bilateral Obligations: Concept, Legal Status, and Effects
Also Known As Reciprocal or Synallagmatic Obligations
In these obligations, both parties owe each other a performance and simultaneously hold a receivable. This creates a reciprocal relationship where each party is both a debtor and a creditor.
Interdependence (Causation)
A key characteristic is the interdependence, or causation, of the reciprocal benefits. Each party’s performance is the reason for the other’s performance. This creates a causal link, where one benefit exists because of the other.
Read MoreVictimology: Concepts, Types, and Factors
Victimology: An Overview
Victimology is a relatively young field of study within criminology. It examines different approaches and models to understand the concept of a victim. Several key perspectives within victimology include:
Conservative Victimology
This perspective emphasizes the law as a reflection of community wishes and expectations. The primary concern is determining guilt or innocence, with the victim’s role often secondary.
Liberal Victimology
Here, the legal system acts as a neutral arbiter.
Read MoreAnalysis of the 1931 Draft Statute of Autonomy of Estella
1. Location
Nature of the Text
This informative text serves as a historical source, offering insights into the political, legal, economic, social, and cultural aspects of life in the Basque Country.
Authorship
The Draft Statute of Estella was drafted by the Basque Studies Society, primarily promoted by Carlist nationalists.
Recipient
The intended audience was the general public, encompassing the entire Basque society and Navarre.
Promulgation
The statute was promulgated on June 14, 1931, shortly after the
Read MoreThe Right to Punish: Limits and Legality in Criminal Law
The Right to Punish (Ius Puniendi)
Historical Context
Historically, the State’s right to punish (ius puniendi) was often exercised with absolute power, leading to a lack of discretion and potential abuse. This traditional approach has evolved, raising questions about the nature of ius puniendi as a right or power, and the extent to which the State’s sovereignty allows for its exercise.
Two Manifestations of Ius Puniendi
The ius puniendi manifests in two ways: the ability to create laws and the ability
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