OR Art. 43 -
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. 43 OR from 2024
Art. 43 Determining compensation
1 The court determines the form and extent of the compensation provided for damage incurred, with due regard to the circumstances and the degree of culpability.
1bis Where an animal kept as a pet rather than for investment or commercial purposes has been injured or killed, the court may take appropriate account of its sentimental value to its owner or his dependants. (1)
2 Where damages are awarded in the form of periodic payments, the debtor must at the same time post security.
(1) Inserted by No II of the FA of 4 Oct. 2002 (Animals), in force since 1 April 2003 ([AS 2003 463]; BBl 2002 3885 5418).
Es besteht kein Anspruch auf Aktualität und Vollständigkeit/Richtigkeit.
