Classifications of Obligations under the New Civil Code - Primary Classification

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering the primary classifications: pure vs conditional; with a period; alternative vs facultative; joint vs solidary; divisible vs indivisible.

A pure obligation is __.

An obligation which is demandable at once.

A conditional obligation is an obligation whose fulfillment or extinguishment depends upon a __ event.

future and uncertain

An obligation whose fulfillment or extinguishment depends upon a __ event.

future and certain

An alternative obligation is an obligation which involves multiple prestations but debtor will only perform one __.

prestation

A facultative obligation is an obligation where the debtor is bound to perform a __ prestation but may be released from the obligation by performing a substitute.

principal

In a joint obligation, each debtor can be made to pay only his __.

share

In a solidary obligation, one debtor can be made to pay for the __ obligation, subject to reimbursement.

whole

A divisible obligation is __.

capable of division into parts

An indivisible obligation is not __.

capable of partial performance