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Art. 116 Schweizerische Zivilprozessordnung (ZPO) - Kostenbefreiung nach kantonalem Recht
ZPO; 1. Teil: Allgemeine Bestimmungen; 8. Titel: Prozesskosten und unentgeltliche Rechtspflege; 3. Kapitel: Besondere Kostenregelungen
Art. 116 ZPO · Kostenbefreiung nach kantonalem Recht
Die Kantone können weitere Befreiungen von den Prozesskosten gewähren.
Befreiungen, welche ein Kanton sich selbst, seinen Gemeinden und anderen kantonalrechtlichen Körperschaften gewährt, gelten auch für den Bund.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (868)
AGVE.2001.13 · ag (§ 116 ZPO)
Defendant Bears Costs Due to Causing Mootness
This provision governs the distribution of costs when a case becomes moot, and the court applied its principles to determine the cost allocation.
C/16431/2022 · ge (art. 116 al. 1 CPC)
Employee Harassment Claim Dismissed After Work Accident
Cited in the dispositive to rule that no judicial costs will be collected because the value in dispute is below 50,000 Swiss francs.
C/26618/2024 · ge (art. 116 al. 1 CPC)
Tenant's Appeal of Eviction Denial After Unexcused Absence Due to Medical Issues
Cited in conjunction with Art. 22 al. 1 LaCC regarding the dispensation of costs.
C/27360/2020 · ge (art. 116 al. 1 CPC)
Appeal Regarding Overtime, Vacation Pay, and Vehicle Reimbursement
Cited to explain why no judicial fees are charged in the first instance procedure for labor disputes when the value in dispute does not exceed CHF 75,000.
102 2025 2 · fr (Art. 116 ZPO)
Lessor Ordered to Reimburse Tenant for Rent Paid After Lease Termination
Cited as the basis for not levying court fees in this specific rental dispute concerning residential premises.
C/4923/2021 · ge (art. 116 al. 1 CPC)
Employer Appeal Regarding Calculation of Wages and Vacation Pay Based on Contractual Intent
Cited to determine that no judicial costs will be collected because the disputed value is less than 50,000 fr.
C/4936/2021 · ge (art. 116 al. 1 CPC)
Physician Compensation Dispute Over Hours Billed Versus Hours Present
Cited as the basis for the decision not to levy judicial costs because the litigation value was below 50,000 CHF.
102 2025 189 · fr (Art. 116 al. 1 CPC)
Rent Reduction Claim Admissibility and Recusal Jurisdiction Appeal
Cited in the dispositive as the basis for not imposing judicial costs.
C/20382/2021 · ge (art. 116 CPC)
Employer Appeal of Unjustified Dismissal for Suspected Theft
Cited to establish that the appeal proceedings before the Court of Justice are free of judicial fees, as the litigious value was below CHF 50,000.
106 2025 74 · fr (art. 116 CPC)
In re Minor (Anorexia Treatment Placement)
Cited in conjunction with Art. 6 al. 3 LPEA regarding the non-award of legal costs in child/adult protection matters.
106 2025 55 · fr (art. 116 CPC)
Cantonal Court Annuls Indefinite Placement Order Due to Outdated Expertise
Cited in conjunction with Art. 6 al. 3 LPEA to confirm that no party costs are awarded.
C/16085/2023 · ge (art. 116 al. 1 CPC)
Landlords' Appeal Against Financial Disclosure Order in Rent Dispute
Cited alongside LaCC to confirm that no costs are levied in tenancy court cases.
C/23622/2022 · ge (art. 116 al. 1 CPC)
Appeal Regarding Reduction of Contractual Penalty for Collective Labor Agreement Violations
This procedural rule was cited in relation to the non-payment of judicial fees in the first instance.
C/22607/2022 · ge (Art. 116 CPC)
Employee Overtime and Dismissal Claims Upheld Against Employer
Cited in the final orders to establish that no appeal court fees shall be collected.
C/18999/2023 · ge (art. 116 al. 1 CPC)
Lease Termination Upheld Despite Unconvicted Tenant Arrest for Arson and Homicide
Cited in the reasoning section concerning cantonal provisions allowing cost waivers, which supports the final order declaring the procedure free.