272 ZPOCPC

CH

Art. 234 Schweizerische Zivilprozessordnung (ZPO) - Säumnis an der Hauptverhandlung

ZPO; 2. Teil: Besondere Bestimmungen; 3. Titel: Ordentliches Verfahren; 3. Kapitel: Hauptverhandlung

Originalquelle öffnen Gesamter Erlass (426 Artikel) Maschinenlesbares Markdown (.md)

Art. 234 ZPO · Säumnis an der Hauptverhandlung

Bei Säumnis einer Partei berücksichtigt das Gericht die Eingaben, die nach Massgabe dieses Gesetzes eingereicht worden sind. Im Übrigen kann es seinem Entscheid unter Vorbehalt von Artikel 153 die Akten sowie die Vorbringen der anwesenden Partei zu Grunde legen.

Bei Säumnis beider Parteien wird das Verfahren als gegenstandslos abgeschrieben. Die Gerichtskosten werden den Parteien je zur Hälfte auferlegt.

← Art. 233 ZPO Schweizerische Zivilprozessordnung (ZPO) - Gegenstand Art. 235 ZPO →

Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (196)

C/15408/2024 · ge (Art. 234 CPC)

Landlord v. Tenant: Void Judgment Due to Improper Service

The court implicitly relied on the context of Art. 234 CPC regarding judgment in default when analyzing the nullity of the initial judgment due to lack of proper notification.

C/30774/2024 · ge (art. 234 CPC)

Subtenant Liable for Unpaid Rent and Damages Following Sublease Termination

Cited in the reasoning regarding the judge's duty to rule based on the claimant's submissions if the defendant fails to appear (by analogy).

CC 2025 45 · ju (art. 234 CPC)

Mootness of Denial of Justice Claim Due to Scheduled Hearing

Cited as applicable in case of unjustified absence from a hearing.

RA250004 · zh (Art. 245 Abs. 1 ZPO [in der bei Klageeinleitung geltenden Version] i.V.m. Art. 234 Abs. 1 ZPO)

Labor Claim Dismissal Upheld Due to Non-Appearance and Unsubstantiated Appeal

The court upheld the lower court's procedure based on these provisions, given the appellant's unexcused absence from the hearing.

NG240005.O · zh (Art. 234 Abs. 1 ZPO)

Tenancy Dispute Appeal Dismissed Due to Culpable Default and Lack of Judicial Bias

Cited as the basis for applying sequestration consequences due to the defendant's unexcused absence from the main hearing.

10/2023/20/und/24 · sh (Art. 234 Abs. 1 ZPO)

Defendant's Absence in Simplified Proceedings and Limits of Judicial Fact-Finding

The court proceeded according to this article because the opposing party failed to appear at the hearing, justifying the default judgment.

PP250001 · zh (Art. 234 Abs. 1 ZPO)

Plaintiff's Debt Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Proof and Argumentation

Cited by the lower court to proceed with the case despite the plaintiff's absence from the main hearing.

PD250001 · zh (Art. 234 Abs. 1 ZPO)

Landlord's Appeal Dismissed for Procedural and Meritless Arguments in Tenant Deposit Dispute

Consequences of a party's absence from a hearing (decision based on available documents).

NG240005 · zh (Art. 234 Abs. 1 ZPO)

Tenancy Dispute: Jurisdiction and Notice Validity in Appeal Affirmation

The court confirmed the lower court's decision to rule based on the submissions of the present party due to the unexcused absence of the appellant, which is governed by this procedural rule.

400.24.265 · bl (Art. 234 ZPO)

Father's Appeal for Shared Custody Denied Due to Lack of Cooperation

Cited in relation to decisions made in the absence of a party.

C1 22 145 · vs (Art. 234 al. 1 CPC)

Rental Dispute: Rent Reduction, Damages, and Remand for Further Investigation

Cited in the reasoning (5.2.1) concerning the consequences of the appellant's absence at the main debate, which is the main procedural issue leading to the annulment of the first instance judgment in part.

C/19018/2022 · ge (Art. 234 al. 2 CPC)

Failure to Appear and Striking of Case for Rent Claims

The court confirmed the initial decision to strike the case from the roll based on the non-appearance of both parties at the hearing.

MJ240029.L · zh (Art. 245 i.V.m. Art. 234 ZPO)

Landlord's Right to Damages for Tenant's Improper Property Return, Including Interest and Eviction Costs

These articles were cited in relation to the consequences of the tenant's failure to appear at the main hearing, allowing the court to proceed with the case based on the available evidence and the plaintiff's submissions.

WKL.2022.4 · ag (Art. 147 Abs. 2 i.V.m. Art. 234 Abs. 1 ZPO)

Employee's Illness-Based Termination Lawsuit Dismissed

Used to declare the plaintiff as defaulted and impose default consequences due to absence from the hearing.

NP240004 · zh (Art. 234 Abs. 1 ZPO)

Condominium Owner Liability for Association Legal Fees Upheld

The basis for the lower court to rule based on the available documents because the appellant failed to appear at the main hearing.