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Art. 168 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; b. Verweigerung der Zahlung und Hinterlegung
Art. 168 OR
Ist die Frage, wem eine Forderung zustehe, streitig, so kann der Schuldner die Zahlung verweigern und sich durch gerichtliche Hinterlegung befreien.
Zahlt der Schuldner, obschon er von dem Streite Kenntnis hat, so tut er es auf seine Gefahr.
Ist der Streit vor Gericht anhängig und die Schuld fällig, so kann jede Partei den Schuldner zur Hinterlegung anhalten.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (16)
Z1 2021 6 · zg (Art. 168 Abs. 3 OR)
Loan Assignment Dispute Regarding Post-Employment Benefits
Mentioned in the reasoning (E. 7.2) in relation to the power to order the deposit of the contested amount with the court registry, which was an initial procedural request by the appellant.
BV.2017.13 · bs (Art. 168 Abs. 1 OR)
Dispute Over Vested Benefits Distribution Following Death: Heir Versus Alleged Cohabiting Beneficiary
Cited to explain why a claim for default interest against the defendant was dismissed due to valid release through judicial deposit.
ZB.2017.29 · bs (Art. 168 Abs. 1 OR)
Estate Executors v. Former Property Managers: Provisional Measure Overturned
Cited in the reasoning regarding the option for tenants to discharge themselves by judicial deposit of rent, but not explicitly in the final operative part (dispositive).
HC.2017.341 · vd (Art. 168 al. 1 CO)
Notary Deposit Consignment Dispute
Cited as the basis for upholding the original decision on the admissibility of the deposit due to dispute over the creditor's identity.
12.2016.172 · ti (art. 168 CO)
Attorney's Knowledge Precludes Judicial Deposit of Shares
The court's decision (order 1) rejects the initial application for deposit, which was based on this article concerning deposit when the creditor's identity is disputed.
C/20578/2015 · ge (Art. 168 al. 3 CO)
Physician's Consignation Request Rejected Due to Unclear Claim Dispute
The core of the initial request, concerning the justification for the consignment, was ultimately ruled upon when the request was declared inadmissible.
AbR.1984.85.Nr.31 · ow (Art. 168 OR)
Wage Assignment Dispute Not Suitable for Objection Proceedings
Cited as the legal basis for the third-party debtor (employer) to release themselves through judicial deposit.
HC.2015.839 · vd (Art. 168 al. 1 CO)
Bank Consignment Denial Due to Resolvable Competing Claims from Criminal Award
The court addressed whether the conditions for consignment under this article were met when rejecting the appeal.
ML.2009.49 · vd (art. 168 CO)
Co-owners' Association v. Unit Owner (Condominium Charges Enforcement)
Cited as another ground for consignment in the case of an assignment of claim, although not relevant to this specific case.
C/27130/2006 · ge (art. 168 CO)
Employer Appeal Regarding Unpaid Wages and Employee Documentation Requirements
Cited in the dispositive regarding the procedure the debtor must follow if the claim has been ceded to another party.
BZ.2006.30 · sg (Art. 168 OR)
Assigned Claim for Goods Delivery Proven Despite Dispute Over Contractual Relationship
The court cited this article in relation to the evidentiary value of dating a cession instrument, noting it is not a requirement for validity.
BZ.2006.30 · sg (Art. 168 OR)
Assignee's Burden of Proof in Claim Based on Assigned Contract
Cited in the introductory summary regarding the evidentiary function of dating an assignment deed, which was addressed in the reasoning leading to the final judgment.
BV.2005.00111 · zh (Art. 168 Abs. 1 OR)
Pension Fund Deposit Discharge and Lack of Standing in Subsequent Claim
Mentioned as a related provision concerning assignment rights, but explicitly stated as not relevant to the present case.
BV.2005.00111 · zh (Art. 168 Abs. 1 OR)
Pension Fund Deposit Discharges Obligation to Pay Death Benefit
Mentioned only as an example of a provision concerning assignment rights, but not used in the final decision.
C1 04 88 · vs (Art. 168 al. 1 CO)
Bank's Pledge on Transformed Life Insurance Proceeds vs. Heirs
Cited in relation to the admissibility of the declaratory action and the insurer's ability to discharge its obligation by depositing the insured sum.