What is 'mora' in civil law?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Delay in performing an obligation
- Step 1: A debtor is in mora when they do not pay at the right time, place or form.
Answer
Delay in performing an obligation.
Why not the others: The other options describe payment, pledge or assignment.
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