Law undertaking as source of obligations

1. Law undertaking as
source of obligations
GROUP-E MEMBERS

2. GROUP-E
MEMEBERS
 AyanAbdinasir Shirwac
 Sugal Hassan Hashi
 Abdirahman Abas Hussein
 Mustaqim Mohamed Botan
 Omar Hassan Nur
 Mohamed Alas Abdirahman

3. Importance of
the law for
obligations
Law: It establishes a framework of rules
and regulations that individuals and
entities are required to follow. By
creating obligations.
Importance of the law for obligations :-
Laws protect individual rights and
freedoms.They ensure that everyone is
treated fairly and equitably under the law
Laws define and outline obligations that
individuals and entities have toward each
other and toward the state.

4. THe essential
elements of
law as a
source of
obligations
can be
summarized
as follows:
1. Authority: Law as a source of obligations
relies on an authoritative body or institution that
has the power to create, enforce, and interpret
laws.This authority is typically vested in the
government or legislative bodies within a
particular jurisdiction.
2. Normative System: Law operates within a
normative system, which consists of rules and
principles that govern behavior and establish
obligations.These rules can be written or
unwritten, formal or customary, and they guide
individuals and entities on what they must or
must not do.

5. CONTI….
3:General Applicability: Laws generally apply to
a broad range of individuals and entities within a
defined jurisdiction.They are designed to be
universally applicable, treating individuals
equally and promoting fairness and justice.
4.Public Interest: Laws are created to serve the
public interest and promote the common good.
They aim to maintain social order, protect
individual rights, ensure safety, and regulate
various aspects of societal life, such as
commerce, relationships, and governance.

6. There are
various types
of obligations
that arise
from the law,
including:
1. Legal Duties: The law imposes specific
obligations on individuals and entities. For
example, citizens have a legal duty to pay
taxes, obey traffic regulations, and fulfill
contractual obligations.
2. Civil Obligations: Civil law governs the
relationships between individuals and
entities. It establishes obligations such as
honouring contracts, respecting property
rights, and fulfilling financial
responsibilities.

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3. Criminal Obligations: Criminal law defines
offenses and imposes obligations to refrain from
engaging in prohibited activities. Breaking
criminal laws can result in penalties such as
fines, imprisonment, or probation.
4. Public Obligations: Public law establishes
obligations related to the functioning of the
government and public administration. It
defines the duties of public officials, outlines
procedures for decision-making, and sets
standards for the provision of public services

8. Understandin
g legal
remedies:
 Definition :
remedy refers to the means by which a
party seeks to obtain relief or redress for
a legal wrong or breach of contract.
Remedies aim to restore the injured party
to the position they would have been in
had the wrong not occurred or the
contract not been breached.

9. Here are some
common
types of
remedies:
1. Monetary Damages:
 Monetary damages are the most common form of
legal remedy.They involve the payment of a sum of
money by the party responsible for the harm or breach.
2.Reformation:
 Reformation is a remedy used to correct errors or
ambiguities in a contract. It involves modifying the
contract's terms to reflect the true intentions of the
parties

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