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Art. 55 Schweizerisches Zivilgesetzbuch (ZGB)
ZGB; Zweiter Titel: Die juristischen Personen; Erster Abschnitt: Allgemeine Bestimmungen; C. Handlungsfähigkeit; II. Betätigung
Art. 55 ZGB
Die Organe sind berufen, dem Willen der juristischen Person Ausdruck zu geben.
Sie verpflichten die juristische Person sowohl durch den Abschluss von Rechtsgeschäften als durch ihr sonstiges Verhalten.
Für ihr Verschulden sind die handelnden Personen ausserdem persönlich verantwortlich.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (126)
VVGE.1966.70.Nr.8 · ow (Art. 55 EG zum ZGB)
Child Support Jurisdiction: Parental Obligation vs. Blood Relative Assistance
This provision was used to determine the jurisdiction of the Regierungsrat, and the court found that the Regierungsrat lacked jurisdiction based on its wording.
VVGE.1978.80.Nr.38 · ow (Art. 55 SchlT ZGB)
Claim against Canton, not Municipality, for Notary's Negligence
Assigns the organization of public notarization to the cantons.
AGVE.2006.98 · ag (Art. 55 Abs. 3 ZGB)
Liability for Environmental Remediation Costs: Responsible Party vs. Property Owner
Cited in analogy, this provision likely relates to the concept of imputed liability or passing on liability, as the court uses it to justify 'piercing the corporate veil' or extending liability to the individual in a personal capacity as a 'Verhaltensstörer' and 'Zustandsstörer'.
ZZ.1974.10 · so (Art. 55 ZGB)
Challenge to Arbitrator Jurisdiction Based on Agent's Authority in International Arbitration
Cited in the reasoning to confirm the representative's quality as an organ under Swiss law, a key element in determining authority.
RT240147 · zh (Art. 55 ZGB)
Plaintiff's Right to be Heard Violated, Case Remanded
Cited to establish the representation power of the board of trustees.
A/1080/2024 · ge (art. 55 al. 1 et 2 CC)
Debtor Jurisdiction Challenge in Debt Enforcement Action
Cited in the reasoning section concerning the legal status of a company organ's activity.
KES.2023.22.EZE2 · sg (Art. 55 SchlT ZGB)
Validity of Power of Attorney for Incapacity Omission of Witnesses
Cited in the summary as the legal basis determining that the formal requirements for the public certification of the mandate are governed by cantonal law.
WBE.2024.110 · ag (§ 55 Abs. 1 EG ZGB)
Mandatory Post-Treatment for Bipolar Disorder Upheld
States that if the Child and Adult Protection Authority is responsible for discharge, it decides on aftercare based on the medical assessment.
WBE.2024.110 · ag (§ 55 Abs. 2 EG ZGB)
Mandatory Post-Treatment for Bipolar Disorder Upheld
Limits the duration of aftercare to a maximum of twelve months when the Child and Adult Protection Authority is responsible for discharge.
C/14894/2022 · ge (Art. 55 al. 1 CC)
Shareholder Deadlock Leading to Forced Sale and Subsequent Annulment Due to Lack of Corporate Standing
Cited in the reasoning defining how a legal person exercises its civil rights through its executive bodies.
BRGE.IV.Nr.0053.202 · zh (Art. 55 ZGB)
Co-Ownership Associations Appeal Mobile Antenna Permit Zoning and Building Mass Calculation
Cited in the reasoning (1.2) concerning the representation of the cooperative, but not used in the operative orders.
ZOR.2022.31 · ag (Art. 55 ZGB)
Employee's Wrongful Termination Appeal and Subsequent Damages Claims
Defines legal representatives of legal entities.
109----------- · vd (art. 55 CC)
Appeal on Definitive Lifting of Opposition to Debt Collection Based on Assigned Arbitration Award
This provision concerning the representation of a legal person was cited in the reasoning when discussing the necessity of documenting the powers of the signing representative for a moral person.
31.2022.10 · ti (art. 55 cpv. 3 CC)
Managing Partner Personal Liability for Company Social Security Debt from Black Wages
Cited in the reasoning regarding the subsidiary liability of company organs, but not in the final orders.
C/26489/2019 · ge (art. 55 CC)
Gardening Contract Dispute Over Alleged Tacit Employment
Cited in the reasoning in the context of apparent representation by an organ, which the court considered and ultimately dismissed as applicable.