OR Art. 1134 -

Einleitung zur Rechtsnorm OR:

The Swiss Code of Obligations is a central code of Swiss civil law that regulates the legal relationships between private individuals. It includes five books that cover various aspects of contract law, law of obligations and property law, including the formation, content and termination of contracts, as well as liability for breach of contract and tort. The Code of Obligations is an important code of law for business and everyday life in Switzerland, as it forms the basis for many legal relationships and contracts and has been in force since 1912, whereby it is regularly adapted to social and economic developments.

Art. 1134 OR from 2025

Art. 1134 Prescription

¹ The bearer’s rights of recourse against the endorser, the drawer and the other parties liable prescribe six months after the time limit for presentation expires.

² The rights of recourse of one liable party against another prescribe six months after the date on which the cheque was honoured by such party or the claim based on the cheque was asserted against him.