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Art. 53 Bundesgesetz vom 30. März 1911 betreffend die Ergänzung des Schweizerischen Zivilgesetzbuches (OR)
OR; Erste Abteilung: Allgemeine Bestimmungen; Erster Titel: Die Entstehung der Obligationen; Zweiter Abschnitt: Die Entstehung durch unerlaubte Handlungen; A. Haftung im Allgemeinen; VIII. Verhältnis zum Strafrecht
Art. 53 OR
Bei der Beurteilung der Schuld oder Nichtschuld, Urteilsfähigkeit oder Urteilsunfähigkeit ist der Richter an die Bestimmungen über strafrechtliche Zurechnungsfähigkeit oder an eine Freisprechung durch das Strafgericht nicht gebunden.
Ebenso ist das strafgerichtliche Erkenntnis mit Bezug auf die Beurteilung der Schuld und die Bestimmung des Schadens für den Zivilrichter nicht verbindlich.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (48)
BK 2014 341 · be (Art. 53 Abs. 1 und 2 OR)
Victim's Right to Legal Aid in Assault Case Despite Accused's Alleged Lack of Culpability
The Tribunal mentioned this provision when discussing that the civil court is not bound by the criminal assessment regarding culpability.
HG210115 · zh (Art. 53 Abs. 1 OR)
Organization v. Insurer: Fraudulent Payment Coverage Dispute
This provision clarifies the relationship between criminal and civil proceedings, stating that the civil judge is not bound by criminal court decisions, which was relevant in evaluating the impact of the criminal proceedings on the civil case.
C/24388/2019 · ge (Art. 53 CO)
Appellant v. Volunteer Security Worker Regarding Altercation and Injury
Cited to explain the scope of the civil judge's review concerning criminal imputability findings.
SK 2023 258 · be (Art. 53 OR)
Prosecution Appeal Against Acquitted Defendant's Legal Costs in Simple Traffic Violation Case Upheld
Cited in the reasoning to confirm that civil justice is not bound by the criminal verdict.
C/5051/2020 · ge (Art. 53 CO)
Employee Wage Claims Reversed After Reversal of Graphological Evidence on Unpaid Leave.
Cited in the reasoning section regarding the relationship between criminal and civil proceedings, which is part of the discussion leading to the final merits ruling.
Jug.2022.22 · vd (art. 53 CO)
State v. Arson Defendants (Overturned Conviction)
Cited in the reasoning concerning the independence of the civil judge, but not explicitly in the final orders, so excluded.
C/18895/2020 · ge (Art. 53 CO)
Employer v. Ex-Employee: Unfair Competition, Witness Rejection, and Denial of Stay Pending Criminal Proceedings
Cited in the reasoning to argue that the penal qualification was irrelevant to the outcome, although this provision itself was not the basis for the dispositive orders.
HC.2021.382 · vd (Art. 53 CO)
Creditor Appeal of Partial Damages Award Against Former Managers for Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Asset Depletion
Cited in the reasoning to address the independence of the civil judge from the criminal judge.
Jug.2021.409 · vd (art. 53 CO)
Appellant Acquitted of Disloyal Management and Forgery After Evidence Review
Cited in the reasoning regarding the independence of the civil judge for the complainant's civil claims.
101 2020 351 · fr (art. 53 CO)
Parents' Obligation to Support Adult Daughter Despite Conflict
Cited in the reasoning to state the civil court is not bound by the criminal court regarding fault assessment, not explicitly applied in the final orders.
C/21139/2018 · ge (Art. 53 al. 1 CO)
Villa Auction Purchaser Awarded Damages for Unlawful Occupation Post-Registration
Cited in the reasoning regarding the civil judge not being bound by criminal findings on imputability.
C/2276/2020 · ge (Art. 53 CO)
Maintenance Arrears: Recognition of Foreign Divorce Judgment vs. Provisional Order
Cited in the reasoning to state that civil courts are not bound by criminal law decisions.
19.2020.CKH · vd (Art. 53 al. 1 CO)
Tenant Preemption Claim Dismissed for Lack of Demonstrated Financial Capacity
Cited in the reasoning section concerning the independence of the civil judge from criminal law decisions.
C/19061/2017 · ge (Art. 53 al. 2 CO)
Undocumented Worker Wage Claim Appeal
Cited to clarify that the criminal judgment does not bind the civil judge concerning the assessment of fault or determination of damages, but the latter can rely on factual findings.
HC.2020.282 · vd (Art. 53 CO)
Appellate Review of Contract Validity Based on Representative's Waiver of Suspensive Condition
Cited in the introductory heading, but not explicitly used in the dispositive orders. Excluded based on the rule.