Duty in the event of a traffic accident "I collided slightly with another vehicle that stopped suddenly in front of me. The driver only had a few minor scratches and there was little material damage to either of our cars. Claiming to be in a hurry, the driver quickly left the scene and the accident never happened again. Should I have...
Can I disinherit my daughter? "For over 15 years now, one of my two daughters has had no contact with my wife and me, even though we live in the same town! She's the one who's adopted this attitude for no good reason. Can I disinherit her? The Swiss Civil Code...
Half-sisters and inheritance Following a death, inheritance law lays down various provisions for managing the deceased's assets if he or she has not previously drawn up a will or made an inheritance agreement. The surviving spouse normally receives half of the estate, while the other...
Driving offences: what are they? I've heard that the law now provides for the offence of hit-and-run driving. What is it?" Martin, Carouge The VIA SICURA road safety programme is introducing changes to the law on road traffic (LCR), the first of which came into force on 1 January this year....
Degrees of relationship: it's confusing... " I've never understood anything about 2nd, 6th or 10th degree cousinships. How can you calculate this without a notary and without making mistakes? My cousins who are sons of my uncles and aunts are my cousins to what degree? Their children, cousins...
Water damage: who repairs the damage? "During the holidays, I suffered water damage in my flat because of my upstairs neighbour. I went to knock on his door to ask him to fix it, but to no avail. Later, he told me that the council should take care of it and...
Private defence Criminal proceedings are clearly regulated throughout Switzerland by the Swiss Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP). The issue you are raising is based, on the one hand, on the fundamental principle that all participants in such proceedings have the right to be assisted by legal counsel and, on the other hand, on the right...
Resigning from a fixed-term contract There are two main categories of employment contract under Swiss law: fixed-term contracts (CDD) and open-ended contracts (CDI). A fixed-term contract is a contract whose duration is agreed in advance, for a fixed or determinable period, and which automatically terminates at the end of that period without the need for...
Setting up an association The appropriate legal form for setting up your club is that of an association, as is the case for other types of leisure activity. Provided for in articles 60 to 79 of the Swiss Civil Code, an association is particularly appropriate when people want to come together to pursue a common interest...
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