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Obligation rights

Obligations law is undoubtedly one of the most important branches of civil law and, in particular, contract law. An obligation is a civil legal relationship under which one person (the debtor) is required to perform a certain action for the benefit of another person (the creditor), in one way or another: transferring property, performing work, paying money, etc., or refraining from a certain action, and the creditor has the right to demand that the debtor fulfill their obligation. Thus, the obligation serves a social and/or economic purpose, depending on the situation. Contracts, unilateral transactions, and other agreements form the basis for obligations.

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Swiss obligations law is composed of two parts: a general part referring to civil liability law and the general rules for concluding a contract, and a special part referring to specific types of Swiss contracts. These particular types of contracts include (but are not limited to):

  • Swiss sales contract

  • Donation contract

  • Employment contract

  • Lease and engagement contract

  • Rental contract

  • Manufacturing contract

  • Commission contract

  • Swiss power of attorney

  • Guarantee contract

  • Partnership contract, etc.

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Articles on the Law of Obligations

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