Swiss Code of Civil Procedure

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The Swiss Code of Civil Procedure is the federal statute that harmonizes and governs civil court proceedings throughout Switzerland, replacing former cantonal rules with a unified procedural framework.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Swiss federal statute
code of civil procedure
appliesTo cantonal courts
civil proceedings
federal civil procedure where specified by law
contains general provisions on civil procedure
rules on default and non-appearance
rules on evidence and burden of proof
rules on joinder and consolidation of actions
rules on jurisdiction of courts in civil matters
rules on party capacity and representation
rules on service of documents
rules on settlement and court-approved agreements
rules on time limits and deadlines
special procedures for debt enforcement-related civil disputes
special procedures for employment disputes
special procedures for family law matters
special procedures for tenancy disputes
country Switzerland
governs allocation of costs in civil proceedings
appeals in civil matters within cantonal systems
collective redress mechanisms where provided
conciliation proceedings
evidence-taking in civil cases
legal aid in civil proceedings
ordinary civil proceedings
provisional measures in civil matters
recognition and enforcement of civil judgments within Switzerland
summary proceedings
jurisdiction Swiss Confederation
languageVersions French
German
Italian
legalArea civil procedure law
legalSystem Swiss legal system
promulgatedBy Federal Assembly of the Swiss Confederation
purpose ensuring equal access to civil justice throughout Switzerland
harmonization of civil procedure across Swiss cantons
replaced cantonal codes of civil procedure
scope civil law disputes not governed by special federal procedures
shortName CPC
CPC-CH
Code de procédure civile
Codice di procedura civile svizzero
Schweizerische Zivilprozessordnung
ZPO
subjectTo subsequent amendments by the Federal Assembly

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Cantonal courts of Valais uses Swiss Code of Civil Procedure
subject linked to: cantonal courts of Valais
Swiss Code of Civil Procedure shortName Codice di procedura civile svizzero
linked to: Swiss Code of Civil Procedure
Swiss Code of Civil Procedure shortName Schweizerische Zivilprozessordnung
linked to: Swiss Code of Civil Procedure