A Treatise on Obligations, Vol. 1 of 2: Considered in a Moral and Legal View (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Robert Joseph Pothier

 
9781528102940: A Treatise on Obligations, Vol. 1 of 2: Considered in a Moral and Legal View (Classic Reprint)

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This book, a treatise on legal obligations, provides a comprehensive study of the Roman jurisprudential concept of obligations, the binding relationships between legal persons. Through meticulous analysis of Roman law, the author presents a deep exploration of the nature, parties, objects, effects, and various classifications of obligations. It examines the diverse factors influencing obligations, including error, absence of free will, fraud, lesions, and lack of consideration. The author delves into the legal responsibilities of parties, particularly the distinctions between principals and sureties, while recognizing the limitations and exceptions to these principles. By placing Roman legal philosophy within its historical context, the author demonstrates the continuing relevance of these principles in understanding the fundamental nature of legal obligations and their enduring influence on legal systems today.

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ISBN 10:  0266988113 ISBN 13:  9780266988113
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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