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Art. 167 Bundesgesetz vom 30. März 1911 betreffend die Ergänzung des Schweizerischen Zivilgesetzbuches (OR)
OR; Erste Abteilung: Allgemeine Bestimmungen; Fünfter Titel: Die Abtretung von Forderungen und die Schuldübernahme; A. Abtretung von Forderungen; II. Wirkung der Abtretung; 1. Stellung des Schuldners; a. Zahlung in gutem Glauben
Art. 167 OR
Wenn der Schuldner, bevor ihm der Abtretende oder der Erwerber die Abtretung angezeigt hat, in gutem Glauben an den frühern Gläubiger oder, im Falle mehrfacher Abtretung, an einen im Rechte nachgehenden Erwerber Zahlung leistet, so ist er gültig befreit.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (16)
VR230005 · zh (Art. 167 OR)
Set-off of Legal Cost Award Against Prior Court Costs
The court considered the validity of payment to the former creditor before notification of assignment, relying on Art. 167 OR in its analysis of the set-off requirements.
VR220007 · zh (Art. 167 OR)
Collecting Agency Offset of Procedural Indemnity Against Court Costs Upheld
This provision was applied to validate the set-off against the claimant despite the assignment of the claim to her representative, as the set-off occurred before notification of the assignment.
5V 21 99 · lu (Art. 167 OR)
Unemployment Benefits Overpayment and Unjust Enrichment
Cited in reasoning regarding the effect of payment to the former creditor when the debtor (employer) is unaware of the claim transfer.
C/3416/2018 · ge (art. 167 CO)
Spousal and Child Support Arrears Enforcement Validity
Applied to determine the debtor's valid discharge through payments made in good faith to the former creditor despite the assignment.
DG.2016.26 · bs (Art. 167 OR)
Revision Granted Regarding Unpaid Rent and Security Deposit Claim After Assignment of Rights
Cited and discussed regarding the effect of notification of assignment on the debtor, used to support the finding that the original claimant lost standing (Aktivlegitimation).
RT150065 · zh (Art. 167 OR)
Creditors' Claim Upheld Despite Alleged Debt Assignment
Cited to explain that the debtor can pay the original creditor until notified of the assignment.
NE140010 · zh (Art. 167 OR)
Insurance Claim Prescription Interruption by Partial Acknowledgment of Debt
This article was cited in the reasoning concerning the defense of lack of active legitimacy, although this defense was ultimately rendered moot.
A/414/2011 · ge (Art. 167 CO)
Social Assistance Provider v. Insurance Fund: Recovery of Misdirected Pension Arrears After Valid Assignment
Applied to determine that the Caisse did not validly discharge itself by paying the arrears to the insured after notification of the assignment.
VR110009 · zh (Art. 167 OR)
Assignment of Attorney's Fee Offset by Prior Debt
The court found that the counterparty was entitled to offset the claim because notification of the assignment to the defendant occurred after the offset declaration, based on this article.
SKG 2005 68 · gr (Art. 167 OR)
Set-Off Defense Invalid Against Assigned Claim Due to Timing of Offset Acquisition
This article was cited in connection with Art. 169 Abs. 1 OR to analyze the conditions under which set-off could prevail against the assignee.
PS.2001.0129 · vd (art. 167 CO)
Alimony Advance Repayment Obligation Absent Actual Collection
Cited in the reasoning section regarding the effect of assignment on payment, but not in the final orders.
4C.276/2000 (Art. 167 OR)
Rescission of Purchase Agreement for Condominium Units; Validity of Assignment of Restitution Claims Without Debtor Consent Under Article 109 OR
Legal basis to protect the debtor's good-faith performance before notification of assignment, referenced in the reasoning regarding the timing of the assignment notification.
PKG 1994 23 · gr (Art. 167 OR)
Contractual Misrepresentation and Subrogation Recourse Dispute
The court found that the condition of good faith payment to the original creditor before notification of assignment was met, thus validly discharging the obligor.
LF160007 · zh (Art. 167 OR)
High Court Overturns Eviction Due to Invalid Notice of Rent Arrears and Lack of Authority Proof from New Landlord's Management
Cited in the reasoning regarding the protection of the debtor when paying the former creditor after an assignment (Zession), which the Tribunal analyzed regarding payment of rent to the former landlord.
NE140010 · zh (Art. 167 OR)
Zurich High Court: Statute of Limitations on Insurance Payout Reduction Claim Blocked by Itemized Payment Interruption
Cited in the reasoning regarding the defendant's objection on active legitimation, but not directly applied in the final orders (which focus on prescription).