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What is a pure obligation?

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An obligation whose performance does not depend upon a future or uncertain event.

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What is a conditional obligation?

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An obligation whose consequences depend on the fulfillment of a condition.

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What is a suspensive condition?

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A condition that must be fulfilled for an obligation to arise.

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What is a resolutory condition?

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A condition that, when fulfilled, extinguishes an existing obligation.

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What is the effect of a suspensive condition not being fulfilled?

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The obligation does not arise.

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What is the difference between a suspensive and a resolutory condition?

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A suspensive condition gives rise to an obligation, while a resolutory condition extinguishes an obligation.

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What is a potestative condition?

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A condition that depends solely on the will of one of the parties.

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What happens if a condition depends solely on the will of the debtor?

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The conditional obligation is void.

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What is the legal effect of a condition that is impossible to fulfill?

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The condition is void.

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What is the effect of a resolutory condition that depends on the will of the debtor?

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The obligation remains valid.