Urgenda argued that the Dutch state had therefore breached a duty of care owed to them (and to Dutch society generally), had infringed their rights under the European Convention on Human Rights («ECHR»), and had contravened various obligations under international law and the Dutch Constitution. (slaw.ca)
First, the Committee begins by acknowledging that «while the Covenant provides for progressive realization and acknowledges the constraints due to the limits of available resources, it also imposes various obligations which are of immediate effect.» (globaleducationmagazine.com)
Home equity loans are commonly taken by people in need of large amounts of money to meet various obligations. (mortgagebrokerstore.com)