Law demands an absolute subjection to its rules and commands.
Law has enforcing authority derived from state.
It is heteronymous (being imposed upon men upon the outer life of men).
Law regulates men’s relations with others and with society.
A promissory note is in force for three years. It is the debtor’s duty to repay the loan. It is the legal duty. The creditor can enforce a legal action against the debtor within three years from the date of execution of promissory note before the court of law.
The legal duty involves a corresponding right.
The state provides the organized machinery for the enforcement of law.
Legal disputes admit in principle of alteration by legislation.
Legal disputes can only be settled by an appropriate court of law.
Law is narrower than morality. It extends to a great number of such acts.
The law applies to all the citizens whether they want or not.
Law cannot be changed into morals.