Civil Law
Updated 29th May 2025
Real Contract
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Definition of a Real Contract
A real contract is perfected not merely by consent, but by the delivery of the object of the obligation. Delivery is an essential requisite for the perfection of these contracts.
Examples of Real Contracts
The sources identify the following as types of real contracts:
- Deposit
- Pledge
- Commodatum
- Mutuum (loan)