Statute of Limitations for Written Contract in Switzerland

How the limitation period applies

The controlling primary authority for Switzerland statute of limitations for written contracts under Swiss Code of Obligations is Swiss Code of Obligations (OR/CO), Art. 127.

Swiss Code of Obligations (OR/CO), Art. 127. All claims become time-barred after ten years unless otherwise provided by federal civil law.

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Sources

• Swiss Code of Obligations (OR/CO), Art. 127 — undefined
• Swiss Code of Obligations (OR/CO), Art. 128 — undefined

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