Appeal Concerning Suspension of Tenancy Eviction Proceedings

The case concerned an appeal against a decision by a conciliation authority for tenancy and lease matters that suspended (sistiert) proceedings regarding the contestation of an eviction notice. The appellate court ruled that the conciliation authority could not generally suspend proceedings because the relevant cantonal law governing these authorities explicitly lists which provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure apply, and the provision concerning suspension (§ 87 CPC) is not included, indicating a deliberate legislative choice to ensure a swift process by requiring the authority to issue a decision based on available information without the option of suspension.