OR Art. 1040 -

Einleitung zur Rechtsnorm OR:



The Swiss Code of Obligations is a central code of Swiss civil law that regulates the legal relationships between private individuals. It includes five books that cover various aspects of contract law, law of obligations and property law, including the formation, content and termination of contracts, as well as liability for breach of contract and tort. The Code of Obligations is an important code of law for business and everyday life in Switzerland, as it forms the basis for many legal relationships and contracts and has been in force since 1912, whereby it is regularly adapted to social and economic developments.

Art. 1040 OR from 2024

Art. 1040 Federal Act on the Amendment of the Swiss Civil Code (OR) drucken

Art. 1040 Copy of the protest document

1 The notary or official body making the protest must make a copy of the protest document.

2 The following must be indicated on this copy:

  • 1. the amount of the bill of exchange;
  • 2. the maturity date;
  • 3. the place at which and date on which it was drawn;
  • 4. the drawer of the bill of exchange, the drawee and the name of the person or company to whose the order the payment is to be made;
  • 5. the name of the person or company through which the payment is to be made, where this is different from the drawee;
  • 6. the emergency contact details and acceptors for honour.
  • 3 Copies of protest documents must be archived in chronological order by the notary or official body making the protest.


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