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Art. 40 Bundesgesetz vom 4. Dezember 1947 über den Bundeszivilprozess (BZP)
BZP; Siebenter Titel: Beweis; 1. Allgemeine Bestimmungen; Freie Beweiswürdigung
Art. 40 BZP
Der Richter würdigt die Beweise nach freier Überzeugung. Er wägt mit das Verhalten der Parteien im Prozesse, wie das Nichtbefolgen einer persönlichen Vorladung, das Verweigern der Beantwortung richterlicher Fragen und das Vorenthalten angeforderter Beweismittel.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (90)
BVGE-2020-VI-6 (Art. 40 PCF)
Family Asylum: Duty to Cooperate and Breach of Trust
Cited as applicable by analogy regarding the free assessment of evidence.
JAAC 66.85 (Art. 40 BZP in Verbindung mit Art. 19 VwVG)
Second Revision Admissible Only for Procedural Errors, Not Merits Re-argument
Cited as the legal basis for the court's appreciation of private expert opinions.
JAAC 64.6 (Art. 40 BZP)
Rejection of Private Expert Report on Post-Traumatic Syndrome Due to Lack of Independence and Insufficient Evidence
Used to determine the probative value of private medical reports in asylum proceedings.
E-3441/2022 (Art. 40 PCF)
Asylum Claim Remanded Due to Evolving Iranian Situation
Governs the court's free assessment of evidence, applicable through Art. 19 PA.
A-2794/2023 (Art. 19 VwVG i.V.m. Art. 40 des Bundesgesetzes vom 4. Dezember 1947 über den Bundeszivilprozess (BZP, SR 273))
Telecom Company v. Regulatory Authority: Appeal on Rental Line Prices and Engineering Fees
Establishes the principle of free assessment of evidence in federal court proceedings.
A-2871/2024 (Art. 40 BZP)
Accessibility of Double-Decker Train Ramps for Wheelchair Users
Deals with the admissibility and presentation of evidence.
F-1969/2025 (Art. 40 BZP)
Hardship Residency Denied Due to Lack of Serious Personal Hardship and Insufficient Integration
This provision is cited alongside Art. 19 VwVG to justify the SEM's refusal of consent.
A-3131/2023 (Art. 19 VwVG i.V.m. Art. 40 BZP)
University Reprimand for "Lying Schemer" Email Upheld
These provisions establish the principle of free evaluation of evidence in administrative and appeal proceedings.
D-6867/2024 (Art. 40 BZP)
Asylum Seeker's Appeal Against Expulsion Dismissed Due to Age Discrepancies
Cited in relation to the duty of cooperation of the parties.
B-2845/2023 (Art. 40 PCF)
**Syrian Family Ties and Financial Links Justify Sanctions Maintenance**
Principle of free assessment of evidence.
D-5176/2020 (Art. 40 PCF)
Credibility of Asylum Claim Based on Website and Inconsistent Statements
The court confirmed its authority to establish facts and administer evidence.
A-97/2022 (Art. 19 VwVG i. V. m. Art. 40 BZP)
Employee Dismissal Upheld: Insufficient Performance Not Due to Employer Neglect
Cited as the basis for the court's free evaluation of evidence.
E-2978/2024 (art. 40 de la loi du 4 décembre 1947 de procédure civile fédérale (PCF, RS 273), applicable par renvoi de l'art. 19 PA)
Asylum Seeker's Age Dispute: Court Upholds French Determination
Governs the assessment of evidence by the court.
F-791/2022 (art. 40 PCF)
Provisional Admission Granted Due to Unreasonable Deportation Amidst Ukrainian Conflict
This provision, applicable by reference in administrative procedure, establishes the principle of free evaluation of evidence.
C-1278/2023 (art. 40 PCF)
Cardiac Disability Pension Appeal: Remanded for Further Medical Investigation
Cited in relation to procedural guarantees and the duty of the court to ascertain facts.