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Art. 120 Bundesgesetz vom 30. März 1911 betreffend die Ergänzung des Schweizerischen Zivilgesetzbuches (OR)
OR; Erste Abteilung: Allgemeine Bestimmungen; Dritter Titel: Das Erlöschen der Obligationen; F. Verrechnung; I. Voraussetzung; 1. Im Allgemeinen
Art. 120 OR
Wenn zwei Personen einander Geldsummen oder andere Leistungen, die ihrem Gegenstande nach gleichartig sind, schulden, so kann jede ihre Schuld, insofern beide Forderungen fällig sind, mit ihrer Forderung verrechnen.
Der Schuldner kann die Verrechnung geltend machen, auch wenn seine Gegenforderung bestritten wird.
Eine verjährte Forderung kann zur Verrechnung gebracht werden, wenn sie zurzeit, wo sie mit der andern Forderung verrechnet werden konnte, noch nicht verjährt war.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (510)
51/2003/10 · sh (Art. 120 OR)
Appealability of Precautionary Seizure Release Refusal in Fraud Proceedings
This provision concerning set-off (Verrechnung) was cited in the context of the bank's claim against the frozen assets, although the court ultimately prioritized Art. 59 StGB.
ZK 2014 262 · be (Art. 120 Abs. 1 OR)
Security for Party Costs Following Withdrawal and Refiling of Lawsuit
Cited concerning the right to set-off (Verrechnung), although the Court ultimately rejects the application of set-off in this context.
AGVE.2012.33 · ag (Art. 120 Abs. 1 OR)
Offsetting Costs in Partial Wins/Losses Upheld, Procedural Costs Separate
Cited as the legal basis for set-off (Verrechnung) of mutual debts.
RBOG.1999.Nr.12 · tg (Art. 120 OR)
Provisional Legal Remedy Set-Off Defense Documentary Proof Standard
Cited in relation to the documentary proof requirements for a counterclaim used for set-off.
RBOG.1998.Nr.10 · tg (Art. 120 OR)
Set-Off Claim with Certificate of Loss in Provisional Debt Enforcement
The debtor is exempted if they credibly demonstrate that a debt has been extinguished by set-off (Verrechnung).
SK.2025.17 (art. 239 cpv. 2 CPP in combinato disposto con l’art. 120 cpv. 1 CO)
Counterfeit Currency and Fraud Convictions
The bail amount paid by B. is used to cover costs charged to B.
BB.2023.177 (Art. 120 OR)
Prosecutor's premature fund assignment revoked in FIFA bribery probe.
Cited regarding the offsetting of claims between parties for compensation.
BB.2023.178 (Art. 120 OR)
Prosecutor's Office Improperly Finalized Asset Ownership
Cited for the offsetting of reciprocal claims for compensation between parties.
PP250023 · zh (Art. 120 OR)
*Auto Service Payment Dispute: Insurer Overpayment Set-Off Appeal Dismissed*
Cited in the context of the lower court's reasoning regarding set-off, which was relevant to the defendant's arguments.
C/21667/2022 · ge (Art. 120 al. 1 CO)
Shareholder Debt Guarantee Dispute Appeal
Cited in the reasoning, and implicitly by reference in Art. 124 al. 1 CO mentioned later, concerning the conditions for applying set-off (compensation).
ZK2 2025 5 · sz (Art. 120 OR)
Consolidated Appeals on Spousal Protection Order, Custody, and Support
Mentioned in the reasoning (E. 7g) regarding the conditions under which set-off (Verrechnung) is excluded for maintenance payments.
CDP.2024.131 · ne (art. 120 CO)
Father v. Disability Insurance Office Regarding Child Annuity Recipient
Mentioned in the reasoning regarding the effect on compensation if one of the debts is extinguished.
HSU.2025.19 · ag (Art. 120 Abs. 1 OR)
Construction Lien Preliminary Registration Granted Despite Objections
Allows for the offsetting of debts when both claims are due.
C/12514/2022 · ge (art. 120 al. 1 CO)
Employee v. Employer: Wrongful Dismissal and COVID Bonus Dispute
Cited as the general basis for compensation (setting-off) of mutual debts.
HG220107 · zh (Art. 120 OR)
Plaintiff v. Defendant: Recovery of Connection Fees Under Lump-Sum Contract
Cited in the reasoning section concerning set-off requirements, which is relevant background for the dismissed counterclaim (order 3 dispositive).