‘Capacity of a person’ is a legal term to designate the ability to exercise legal rights, duties and obligations. For example the ability to make donations, entering into contracts, writing a valid will and getting married.
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Lawyer Fined Over Begging Comment
by Martin Myall •
A provincial law court in Madrid has fined a defence lawyer over inappropriate comments concerning homeless people.
Spanish Mortgage Law Update
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
On March 14th 2013, the Luxembourg Court of Justice of the European Union ruled against the present Spanish mortgage laws and will force Spain to adapt the present legislation governing evictions and foreclosures to EU directives.
Blacklists & Consumer Protection, Spain
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
The current economic climate has led to an increase in people and companies getting into debt all over Europe. This has in turn fostered the emergence of “credit blacklists”, where people and companies that have defaulted on payments are recorded.
New Fiscal Fraud Laws
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
On October 29th 2012, the Spanish parliament approved Law 7/2012 with the object of fighting fiscal crime. It is a mixture of new and the modification of the previous law. It is hoped that it will curb several categories of fiscal crimes.
Local Policeman Murders Female Lawyer?
by Martin Myall •
A 51-year-old lawyer from Granada was allegedly murdered by a municipal policeman, who was on long-term, unpaid, leave.
Rights of the Passenger (pt.2)
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
Rights of the passenger in cases of delay, cancellation, overbooking and lost luggage (part 2)
Travellers Rights (Part 1)
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
Rights of the passenger in cases of delay, cancellation, overbooking and lost luggage (part 1):
Every time we buy a ticket from a transport company e.g. plane, train, coach, etc we implicitly enter a contractual agreement with that transport firm. The contract is generally named “conditions of carriage”, “terms and conditions” or other similar names. It can be found on the company website and sometime in small print at the back of the ticket or in one of the receipts after the purchase. When we buy a ticket online we implicitly sign the contract by ticking the box stating that we accept the conditions of the transport company.
House Insurance
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
In Spain the relationship between the insurance company and the insured is regulated by Law 8/1980 of the 8th October on insurance contracts.
When purchasing house insurance, there are several concepts that the buyer needs to keep in mind before choosing the most appropriate policy.
Laundering, Covering & Handling
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
These offences are found in sections 298 to 304 of the Criminal Act (L.O 10/1995, modified by L.O 5/2011). They are often inter-linked; but there are several important differences on how these are prosecuted and punished.