民法債権:The Life of an Obligation

19/08/2025 8 min

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Episode Synopsis

This video episode outlines the "Life and End of Obligations" within Japanese civil law, presenting them as a core subject often tested in legal examinations. It structures the study of obligations around their "arising," "operation," and "extinguishment," detailing key legal concepts like contracts, where offer and acceptance form agreements, and torts, which involve intentional or negligent harm requiring compensation. The discussion emphasizes critical comparisons, such as distinguishing contractual breach from tortious acts, and highlights the crucial aspect of scope of damages, noting the differing limits for each type of liability. Through clear principles, precedents, and practical examples, it provides a "mental skeleton" for understanding how legal duties are created, enforced, and ultimately dissolved.