Understanding Obligatory Relationships: Structure and Benefits

Structure of the Relationship

The obligatory relationship has three essential elements:

  1. Right to Credit: This represents the creditor’s right to demand specific actions from the debtor. It’s the active side, focusing on the debtor’s performance or the consequences of non-compliance.
  2. Debt: This is the debtor’s legal duty to act in the creditor’s interest, aligning with the agreed-upon performance. The debtor’s role includes responsibilities like preservation and acting in good faith.
  3. Responsibility:
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Chilean Nationality: Jus Solis, Naturalization

Jus Solis in Chile: Article 10 No. 1 CPE 1980

Requirements:

  1. Birth in the territory of Chile.

Exceptions:

First Exception: Children of foreigners who are in Chile to serve their government.

Requirements for the exception:

  • A) Birth in the territory of Chile.
  • B) Child of foreign parents.
  • C) At least one parent is in the service of their government.

Second Exception: Children of transient foreigners.

Requirements for the Exception:

  • A) Birth in Chilean territory.
  • B) Children of foreign parents.
  • C) Both parents are
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Essential Legal Terms: A Comprehensive Glossary

Essential Legal Terms

  • Remedy – A legal solution to a problem or harm. Example: If a company sells a faulty product, the court might order them to pay the customer for damages.

  • Stare Decisis – The legal principle of following past court decisions. Example: If a court ruled that texting while driving is illegal, future courts must follow that decision in similar cases.

  • Due Process – Fair legal procedures and protections. Example: A person accused of a crime must have a trial before being punished.

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Understanding Aristotle’s Justice: Distributive and Commutative

Aristotle’s Particular Justice: Concept and Classification

Particular justice governs the distributions or exchanges of property, focusing on individual well-being. It emphasizes the principle of equal sharing, classifying justice as distributive and commutative (corrective or equalizing).

Distributive Justice

Distributive justice adheres to the principle of equality, applied in the distribution of honors, goods, positions, or anything shared among members of the polis. This isn’t strict mathematical

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Understanding Universal Suffrage, Sources of Law, and Spanish Parliament

Understanding Universal Suffrage

Universal suffrage is a free, equal, direct, and secret act by which all citizens express their opinion through voting. It extends to all citizens without distinction who have reached the age of majority (over 18 years) and have the capacity to act.

Sources of Law

Direct Sources

  • The Law: A standard issued by the competent authority with due formalities, possessing a common, just, stable character, and sufficiently promulgated.
  • Custom: A standard of conduct born of repeated
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Business Ethics and Contracts: Key Concepts

Ethics and Business Ethics

Ethics is the study of right and wrong behavior; whether an action is fair, right, or just.

Business Ethics involves applying moral and ethical principles to the marketplace and workplace. Ethical decisions are crucial in business.

The Moral Minimum

The “Moral Minimum” is normally considered mere compliance with the law.

Importance of Ethics in Business Decision Making

Good ethics can help increase corporate citizenship and profit maximization.

Contract Law Fundamentals

Oral Agreements

Oral

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