Vinculum juris
| Literal meaning | A bond of law |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | VIN-kyoo-lum YOO-ris |
The legal bond that ties the parties to an obligation.
Example
A and B make a contract. The legal bond between them, which lets each enforce the other's promise, is the vinculum juris.
Case laws
- Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. (1893), Court of Appeal: the court discussed how a legal bond arises when a person comes forward to claim an offer made to the public.
Exam tip
Short-note term from the old definition of obligation.
Memory trick
Vinculum = chain, bond.
Key takeaway
Vinculum juris is the legal bond of an obligation.
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