Dismissal of an objection Under the procedure laid down by Swiss law, a creditor who wishes to claim a sum of money must send a debt collection request to the debt collection office responsible for the place where the debtor is domiciled. This simple, quick and relatively inexpensive administrative procedure does not necessarily have to be preceded by legal proceedings, such as a...
The law on prosecutions is set to change "I read your article of 11 April about the contested prosecutions that appear on the extract from the register of prosecutions. I've heard that there are plans to amend certain legal provisions. What exactly is involved? Michel, Geneva A parliamentary initiative to amend the law...
The white line is like a wall" I was driving along a cantonal road when I had to slow down because a group of cyclists were riding quietly in front of me in single file. I didn't dare overtake them because I couldn't do so without encroaching on the white line, which created a traffic jam and...
The white line, in France and Switzerland I found your column "the white line is like a wall" on the web published on 9 June 2014 in which you stated that on the road, crossing the white line is forbidden in all circumstances. It seems to me that in France, the rule...
There are many limits to canine freedom In the canton of Geneva, walks in the forest are invigorating times when our four-legged companions can finally enjoy themselves to the full. However, some onlookers claim that they should be kept on a lead even in the wild... Is this true? Z. Outings in the woods can indeed be...
The legality of overtaking on the right " During a debate between friends, we couldn't agree on the legality of overtaking on the right when driving. While some argued that it was simply forbidden, others claimed that this type of manoeuvre did not always result in a penalty....
Is it legal to search my bag? A short while ago, I had the unpleasant surprise of having my rucksack checked in a food shop in Petit-Lancy by a cashier who searched right down to the bottom of the bag. Is this legal? L, Geneva A search of a person or their belongings...
Donations in question " In the case of a donation from a parent to a child (of legal age) and if the latter is married, does his or her spouse have a right to these assets in the event of divorce? Pascal, Geneva It should be remembered that when spouses do not choose a particular matrimonial regime, they are automatically subject to the...
Distance between trees and neighbours "I'd like to know if I can plant trees less than 3 metres from my neighbour's property. We're talking about trees that should be over 6 metres tall and I don't want to get into trouble with my neighbours." W., Geneva The question of planting trees and...
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