OR Art. 756 -
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. 756 OR from 2025
Art. 756 Damage to the company I. Claims outside insolvency (1)
1 In addition to the company, the individual shareholders are also entitled to sue for any losses caused to the company. The shareholder’s claim is for performance to the company.
2 The general meeting may resolve that the company raise the action. It may instruct the board of directors or a representative to conduct the proceedings. (2)
(1) Amended by No I of the FA of 4 Oct. 1991, in force since 1 July 1992 ([AS 1992 733]; [BBl 1983 II 745]).
(2) Amended by No I of the FA of 19 June 2020 (Company Law), in force since 1 Jan. 2023 ([AS 2020 4005]; [2022 109]; [BBl 2017 399]).
Es besteht kein Anspruch auf Aktualität und Vollständigkeit/Richtigkeit.