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Art. 197 Bundesgesetz vom 30. März 1911 betreffend die Ergänzung des Schweizerischen Zivilgesetzbuches (OR)
OR; Zweite Abteilung: Die einzelnen Vertragsverhältnisse; Sechster Titel: Kauf und Tausch; Zweiter Abschnitt: Der Fahrniskauf; B. Verpflichtungen des Verkäufers; III. Gewährleistung wegen Mängel der Kaufsache; 1. Gegenstand der Gewährleistung; a. Im Allgemeinen
Art. 197 OR
Der Verkäufer haftet dem Käufer sowohl für die zugesicherten Eigenschaften als auch dafür, dass die Sache nicht körperliche oder rechtliche Mängel habe, die ihren Wert oder ihre Tauglichkeit zu dem vorausgesetzten Gebrauche aufheben oder erheblich mindern.
Er haftet auch dann, wenn er die Mängel nicht gekannt hat.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (108)
C1 05 132 · vs (Art. 197 OR)
Rescission of Sale Due to Contradictory Warranty Disclaimer and Assured Roadworthiness
The court found the seller liable based on this article regarding the guarantee due to a defect or lack of a promised characteristic.
BGE 98 II 191 (Art. 197 OR)
Road encroachment on purchased parcel via unregistered servitude: buyer’s reliance on land register plan negates inspection duty and constitutes physical defect under sale warranty.
Main ground for the verdict: the court found the seller liable for a physical defect and allowed the appeal on this basis.
C/8776/2017 · ge (Art. 197 CO)
Supplier Liability for Defective Adhesive Causing Parquet Seepage
Cited in the reasoning to define the seller's warranty obligation regarding quality and defects in the context of the sale of glue.
C/25645/2022 · ge (art. 197 ss CO)
Villa Attachment Revocation Upheld Over Undisclosed Heating Defect Claim
Cited in relation to the seller's warranty against defects, which is applicable alternatively to general contractual damages.
CACIV.2023.78 · ne (Art. 197 CO)
Buyer v. Seller: Fraudulent Concealment of Vehicle Defects Overrides Warranty Exclusion
Cited to define the seller's warranty obligation regarding promised qualities and defects.
ZKBER.2022.91 · so (Art. 197 ff. OR)
Construction Defect Liability in Condominium Sales
This article reference regarding material defect liability is mentioned in the reasoning regarding contract terms (E. II/6.2), but it is not cited in the final orders. Therefore, it must be excluded.
CACIV.2023.47 · ne (Art. 197 al. 1 CO)
Buyer v. Professional Seller: Breach of Warranty for Undisclosed Auto Damage
Cited in the reasoning to qualify the promised quality (non-accidented status) as a defect.
C/21600/2016 · ge (Art. 197 al. 1 CO)
Buyer Rescission of Sale Due to Emissions Defeat Device Not Cured by Recall
This article was cited when analyzing the condition that the vehicle must have a defect to warrant the guarantee/warranty, which the court found to be met.
CACIV.2023.34 · ne (Art. 197 al. 1 CO)
Buyer v. Seller: Misrepresentation of Vehicle Repair Quality and Structural Defects
Cited in the reasoning to establish that the vehicle had defects that diminished its value or intended use, supporting the decision to reject the appeal (the court confirmed the price reduction based on these defects).
CACIV.2023.31 · ne (Art. 197 CO)
Acquirer's Claim for Price Reduction and Indemnity Reimbursement Rejected Due to Lack of Timely Notice and Insufficient Proof of Fraud/Justification
Cited as the general rule for the seller's warranty against defects and promised qualities.
C/5548/2018 · ge (art. 197 al. 1 CO)
Appeal Regarding EBITDA Misrepresentation and Failure to Provide Timely Notice in Acquisition Dispute
Cited to define the seller's warranty obligation regarding promised qualities and defects.
C/5548/2018 · ge (art. 197 al. 2 CO)
Appeal Regarding EBITDA Misrepresentation and Failure to Provide Timely Notice in Acquisition Dispute
Cited regarding the seller's liability for defects even if unknown to them.
HOR.2022.30 · ag (Art. 197 Abs. 1 OR)
Seller v. Buyer: Unpaid Invoices for Plants and Substrates
Used to establish the seller's warranty obligation for promised qualities and for the absence of defects.
C/13886/2019 · ge (Art. 197 CO)
Seller Liable for Selling Fire Dampers Lacking Required Swiss Vertical Installation Approval
The court confirmed the lower court's decision based on the seller's liability for defects, citing this article as the legal basis for the warranty against promised qualities.
16.2021.39 · ti (art. 197 CO)
Property Owner v. Contractor Regarding 4G System Upgrade Cost
Cited in the reasoning concerning the prescription of warranty rights (in connection with art. 371 cpv. 1 CO), but not in the final orders, therefore excluded.