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Art. 181 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; B. Schuldübernahme; V. Übernahme eines Vermögens oder eines Geschäftes
Art. 181 OR
Wer ein Vermögen oder ein Geschäft mit Aktiven und Passiven übernimmt, wird den Gläubigern aus den damit verbundenen Schulden ohne weiteres verpflichtet, sobald von dem Übernehmer die Übernahme den Gläubigern mitgeteilt oder in öffentlichen Blättern ausgekündigt worden ist.
Der bisherige Schuldner haftet jedoch solidarisch mit dem neuen noch während dreier Jahre, die für fällige Forderungen mit der Mitteilung oder der Auskündigung und bei später fällig werdenden Forderungen mit Eintritt der Fälligkeit zu laufen beginnen.
Im übrigen hat diese Schuldübernahme die gleiche Wirkung wie die Übernahme einer einzelnen Schuld.
Die Übernahme des Vermögens oder des Geschäfts von Handelsgesellschaften, Genossenschaften, Vereinen, Stiftungen und Einzelunternehmen, die im Handelsregister eingetragen sind, richtet sich nach den Vorschriften des Fusionsgesetzes vom 3. Oktober 2003 .
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (38)
ARMP.2024.182 · ne (Art. 181 CO)
Former Owner Liability for Pension Contributions Post-Sale of Business
Cited in the reasoning regarding the transfer of liabilities upon acquisition of a business, although the court concluded that the contract itself was not transferred.
VB.2022.00581 · zh (Art. 181 OR)
Contaminated Site Remediation Cost Allocation and Devolutive Effect of Appeal
This provision from the Code of Obligations is listed among the legal norms applied in the decision.
2023.09.05.zr.1.rm.0 · bl (Art. 181 Abs. 4 OR)
Pharmacy Ownership Transfer and Likelihood of Confusion in Trademark Dispute
Used in conjunction with the FusG to regulate the transfer of assets from sole proprietorships to corporations.
C/21600/2016 · ge (Art. 181 al. 4 CO)
Buyer Rescission of Sale Due to Emissions Defeat Device Not Cured by Recall
Cited as the basis for the procedural substitution of the appealing party due to an asset transfer (cession de patrimoine).
CDP.2019.51 · ne (Art. 181 CO)
Cost Allocation for Soil Remediation Overturned Due to Procedural Flaws and Historical Liability Issues
Cited in the context of determining whether the successor company (C._______ SA) can be held liable for the activities of its predecessor (X._______).
HC.2019.890 · vd (Art. 181 al. 1 CO)
Condominium Co-Owner Liability for Unpaid Charges
This article (regarding notification after a change in debtor) was mentioned in the reasoning that led to the confirmation of the first instance decision (Order II), where the appeal was rejected.
C/3369/2014 · ge (Art. 181 CO)
Corporate Succession and Improper Appeal in Intervention
Cited in the factual background to explain the grounds for substitution of the defendant (B______ remains jointly liable for three years after publication of the transfer).
C/15612/2017 · ge (art. 181 al. 4 CO)
Architect and LLC Appeal Breach of Contract Judgment
Cited in the reasoning regarding the law governing the transfer of assets from a sole proprietorship registered in the commercial register.
C/17896/2015 · ge (art. 181 CO et art. 69 ss LFus)
Share Sale Dispute Regarding Inventory Valuation and Pre-Sale Liabilities
Cited in the reasoning regarding simplified procedures for transferring assets.
HC.2018.444 · vd (Art. 181 CO)
Appeal Regarding Joinder Admissibility After Prior Withdrawal
The court found that the lower court wrongly concluded the claim against Z. was not transferred, thereby admitting the appeal in cause against Z.
HG150107 · zh (Art. 181 Abs. 2 OR)
Plaintiff's Lease Extension Claim Dismissed for Untimely Filing
Mentioned in relation to the preservation of rights when taking over assets or businesses.
25.2016.SNR · vd (art. 181 et 182 CO)
Partnership Dissolution: Suit by Single Partner Lacks Standing for Unpaid Fees and Indemnity
Cited regarding the legal mechanism by which the successor company (D.____) replaced the previous defendant.
HG110230 · zh (Art. 181 OR)
Panamanian Holding Company v. Zurich Wealth Manager (Breach of Contract and Retrocessions)
Cited in the reasoning when discussing potential asset transfer mechanisms from the predecessor foundation.
HC.2016.736 · vd (Art. 181 al. 1 CO)
LLC Assumes Sole Proprietorship's Contractual Liabilities
Cited in the introductory section detailing the relevant legal provisions, concerning the assumption of liability upon acquisition of assets and liabilities.
HC.2016.469 · vd (Art. 181 CO)
Medical Partnership Dissolution and Financial Accounting Dispute
Cited in the reasoning regarding the transfer of assets and liabilities, but not in the final orders.