OR Art. 40c -

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. 40c OR from 2025

Art. 40c Federal Act on the Amendment of the Swiss Civil Code (OR) drucken

Art. 40c Exceptions (1)

The customer has no right of revocation:

  • a.if he expressly requested the contractual negotiations;
  • b. if he declared his offer or acceptance at a stand at a market or trade fair.

    • (1) Inserted by No I of the FA of 5 Oct. 1990 (AS 1991 846; BBl 1986 II 354). Amended by No I of the FA of 18 June 1993, in force since 1 Jan. 1994 (AS 1993 3120; BBl 1993 I 757).
    Es besteht kein Anspruch auf Aktualität und Vollständigkeit/Richtigkeit.

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