OR Art. 431 -

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. 431 OR from 2025

Art. 431 Rights of the commission agent 1. Reimbursement of advances and expenses

¹ The commission agent is entitled to reimbursement of all advances, expenses and other costs incurred on the principal’s behalf plus interest on all such amounts.

² He may also claim remuneration for storage and transport costs, though not for the wages of his employees.