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2014

Roberto Rosas

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Canon 1095 And The Dignitas Connubii: The Role Of Consent, Incapacity, And Psychic Anomalies In Cases Of Matrimonial Nullity, Roberto Rosas Jan 2014

Canon 1095 And The Dignitas Connubii: The Role Of Consent, Incapacity, And Psychic Anomalies In Cases Of Matrimonial Nullity, Roberto Rosas

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This Article will focus on the following points: (1) the essential elements of marriage; (2) the basic principle of matrimonial consent; (3) the nature of consent; (4) acts through which consent is formed; (5) matrimonial nullity in Canon Law; (6) Canon Law and the Dignitas Connubil (Dignitas); and (7) recent jurisprudence concerning matrimonial nullity. It aims to shed light and clarify paragraphs 2 and 3 of Canon 1095 of the Code by making clear how the causes of defect of discretion of judgment and the inability to assume the essential obligations due to some sort of psychic disorder or anomaly …


The Law Of The Church In The Nullity Of Marriage Due To Causes Of Psychic Nature, Roberto Rosas Jan 2014

The Law Of The Church In The Nullity Of Marriage Due To Causes Of Psychic Nature, Roberto Rosas

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Introduction. - I. The principles of marriage, matrimonial consent and nullity of marriage in Canon Law. - II. The ordinary process of a declaration of nullity of marriage. The enhancement to the Code of Canon Law by the Instruction Dignitas connubii. - 1. Summary of the principal functions of the Dignitas connubii. - 2. Connections of Dignitas connubii to can. 1095 of the Code. - Ill. Recent Rotal Jurisprudence and the Dignitas connubii. - 1. Doctrine and case law. - a. Grave defect of discretion of judgment. - b. Incapacity to assume the essential obligations of marriage. - 2. Recent …


Trademarks Under The North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta), With References To The Current Mexican Law, Roberto Rosas Jan 2014

Trademarks Under The North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta), With References To The Current Mexican Law, Roberto Rosas

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The introduction of Mexico into the international trademark arena may significantly influence the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”). NAFTA established a reliable and efficient system for trademark registration and protection. This system not only protects owners of trademarks, but also helps consumers identify and purchase goods or services that meet their needs.

Despite its membership in NAFTA, Mexico is in the process of internationalizing its Intellectual Property protections. It is evident that among countries, economic improvement is generally the main motivation to form Free Trade Agreements, and Mexico's case is no different. Mexico has pursued an …