Civil Code Flashcards
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Under Louisiana Civil Code, what is the effect of a suspensive condition on an obligation?
Answer: The obligation does not arise until the condition is fulfilled
A suspensive condition delays the enforceability of an obligation until the uncertain event occurs.
In Louisiana, what type of property is classified as a component part of an immovable?
Answer: A building erected on land
Buildings and other constructions permanently attached to the ground are component parts of the land under Louisiana Civil Code.
What is the maximum percentage of a decedent's estate that forced heirs may claim under current Louisiana forced heirship law?
Answer: One-fourth if one forced heir; one-half if two or more
Louisiana law provides forced heirs with one-fourth of the estate if there is one forced heir, and one-half if there are two or more.
Under Louisiana law, which of the following best describes putting in default?
Answer: A formal demand for performance that triggers the obligor's liability for damages
Putting in default is a formal act notifying the obligor that performance is required, triggering liability for delay damages.
Which Louisiana Civil Code article governs the lesion beyond moiety doctrine in sales of immovable property?
Answer: Article 2589
Louisiana Civil Code Article 2589 provides that a seller of immovable property may rescind the sale if the price is less than one-half of the fair market value.
Under Louisiana law, what is a natural obligation?
Answer: An obligation that arises from moral duty and cannot be judicially enforced but once performed cannot be reclaimed
A natural obligation is based on moral duty; it cannot be enforced by courts, but voluntary performance is valid and irrevocable.