Understanding Impediments to Marriage in Canon Law
ITEM 7: Impediments to Marriage in General
1. Ius Connubii: The Right to Marriage
The ius connubii refers to the right to marry, encompassing the rights and capabilities associated with entering into matrimony. Three fundamental rules govern the ius connubii:
- Everyone possesses the capacity to marry under the law, except for those explicitly prohibited.
- Any limitations on this autonomy must be considered exceptions to natural law and must be expressly established by law.
- In cases of doubtful incapacitation,
Legal Concepts: Facts, Acts, and Businesses
ITEM 13 – THE LEGAL FACT:
A legal fact is an event or condition that triggers specific legal effects as determined by the judicial system. It can involve the modification or termination of a subjective right.
CLASSES:
According to its elements:
- Complex: Involves multiple elements, such as a contract with supply and demand.
- Simple: Involves only one element, such as death.
Depending on your configuration:
- Events: Instantaneous occurrences that are exhausted by themselves, like a signed will.
- State: A more
Nottebohm Case (Liechtenstein v. Guatemala): International Court of Justice
Nottebohm Case (Liechtenstein v. Guatemala)
Facts
Friedrich Nottebohm, born a German national in 1881, acquired citizenship from Liechtenstein in 1939. However, his ties to Liechtenstein were minimal. He had resided in Guatemala since 1905, conducting business and maintaining stronger connections there. After obtaining Liechtenstein citizenship, he returned to Guatemala, where his nationality was updated in official records. In 1941, the United States blacklisted Nottebohm and froze his assets due
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Impediments Due to Crime
Individuals who violate the law and attempt to dissolve their marriage through criminal means face obstacles. However, there are instances where a person achieves their marital goals while committing a criminal act. Canon law establishes two impediments in such cases:
Forced Abduction
Canon 1089 states that marriage is prohibited between a man and a woman who has been abducted or detained for the purpose of marriage. An exception exists if the woman, after being separated from
Read MoreAdministrative Act Theory: Concepts and Classifications
Concept and Characteristics of Administrative Acts
An administrative act is a manifestation of the will, judgment, knowledge, or desire of a public administration, exercising its powers and subject to administrative law. Key characteristics include:
- Manifestation of Will: Focuses on final decisions that conclude administrative proceedings, such as traffic sanctions.
- Manifestation of Judgment: Includes expressions of opinion like reports, advisory opinions, and resolutions of administrative appeals.
Spanish Data Protection Laws: LOPD and LORTAD
SCHEME
European Human Rights Legislation and Restrictions on Use of Data
Spanish Legislation
LORTAD 1992
LOPD 1999
RD 1720/2007
Definitions
Publicly Available Sources
Titles Comprising the LOPD
PART I: General Provisions (Purpose and Scope)
Art 01. Object
Art 02. Scope
Art 03. Definitions
PART II: Principles of Data Protection
Art 04. Data Quality
Art 05. Right to Information in the Data Collection
Art 06. Consent of Affected
Art 07. Special Protection Data
Art 08. Data on Health
Art 09. Data Security
Art 10. Obligation