Obligations

Obligations are legal duties or responsibilities that an individual or entity is required to fulfill. They can arise from a variety of sources, such as contracts, torts, and the law itself.

Types of Obligations[edit | edit source]

There are several types of obligations, including:

Contractual Obligations: These are obligations that arise from a contract. They are created when two or more parties enter into an agreement and are legally bound to fulfill the terms of that agreement.

Legal Obligations: These are obligations that are imposed by law. They can arise from statutes, regulations, or court decisions.

Moral Obligations: These are obligations that are not legally enforceable but are considered to be morally binding. They often arise from ethical or moral principles.

Financial Obligations: These are obligations that involve the payment of money. They can arise from contracts, loans, or other financial agreements.

Obligations in Law[edit | edit source]

In law, an obligation is a duty that is enforced by a court of law. It can arise from a contract, a tort, or a statute. The party who is obligated to fulfill the duty is known as the obligor, while the party who is entitled to enforce the duty is known as the obligee.

Obligations in Ethics[edit | edit source]

In ethics, an obligation is a moral duty that a person is expected to fulfill. It can arise from a person's conscience, moral principles, or societal norms. Unlike legal obligations, moral obligations are not enforceable by a court of law.

References[edit | edit source]

Obligations Resources
Need Help Finding a Doctor? Need help finding a doctor or specialist anywhere in the world? Explore our world directory. WikiMD's DocFinder can assist you in locating millions of physicians.	Medical Knowledge Access the latest research - Most recent articles Ongoing trials.