Public Domain Assets: Management and Legal Framework

Patrimonial Theory of Public Domain

The patrimonial theory of public domain property is the title that justifies the powers of the Administration on the goods that are part of the public domain.

Proudhon’s Theory of Public Domain

For this author, the public domain came directly from the public domain of sovereignty and property, the holder being the general public.

Functionalist Theory of Public Domain (Pillar-Palasí)

For the functionalist theory, the purpose of the existence of the public domain is

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Commercial and Tax Law for Businesses in Spain

Commercial Law

Commercial law regulates the economic activity of enterprises. It addresses issues such as entrepreneurship, legal and accounting matters, advertising, and consumer protection. The core of commercial law is the Commercial Code, which governs trade, commercial contracts, and accounting obligations of firms. However, the code doesn’t cover all aspects of commercial law, leading to the existence of special laws, including:

  • Regulations of the Commercial Register
  • Patent and Trademark Laws
  • General
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Spanish Judicial System: Jurisdiction and Procedures

Spanish Judicial Jurisdiction in Civil Law

A.1. Exclusive Jurisdiction

  • Cases related to real estate and its rent (located in Spain).
  • Establishment, validity, nullity, or dissolution of Spain-based legal persons and associations. Cases related to agreements and decisions of their governing bodies.
  • Cases related to the validity or nullity of records in the Civil Register of Spain.
  • Cases of inscription or validity of records of patents and other rights when such a deposit or registry has been requested
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The Spanish Transition and the Creation of the Autonomous State

Spain’s Transition to Democracy

The Transition refers to the process by which Spain moved from the dictatorship of Francisco Franco to a democratic and social state governed by the rule of law. King Juan Carlos I, upon being proclaimed king, swore to uphold the fundamental principles of the National Movement. However, he maintained contacts with Spanish and European political figures and was aware of the progressive decomposition of the Franco regime. Even the National Catholic Church began to distance

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Understanding the Jury System and Jurisdictional Conflicts

The Jury: Background and Nature

The jury is established in Article 125 of the EC, which provides that “Citizens may exercise popular action and participate in the administration of justice through the institution of the jury, in the manner and with respect to criminal procedures established by law.” Of all forms of popular participation in the basic rule set, the jury represents the most perfect, because through it people directly assume the exercise of judicial power. The democratic legitimacy of

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Understanding the Spanish Electoral Administration

Unit 5: Election Administration

1. The Electoral Administration

The Electoral Administration is a branch of public administration designed to prevent distortion of representation. It comprises the Central Electoral Commission, provincial election boards, area election boards, and polling stations. Its purpose is to ensure the transparency and objectivity of the electoral process and uphold the principle of equality. The electoral boards, in their composition, are judicial in nature, as most of their

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