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SCHKGLPLEF
CH
CH
Art. 256 Bundesgesetz vom 11. April 1889 über Schuldbetreibung und Konkurs (SchKG)
SchKG; Siebenter Titel: Konkursverfahren; V. Verwertung; D. Verwertungsmodus
Art. 256 SchKG
Die zur Masse gehörenden Vermögensgegenstände werden auf Anordnung der Konkursverwaltung öffentlich versteigert oder, falls die Gläubiger es beschliessen, freihändig verkauft.
Verpfändete Vermögensstücke dürfen nur mit Zustimmung der Pfandgläubiger anders als durch Verkauf an öffentlicher Steigerung verwertet werden.
Vermögensgegenstände von bedeutendem Wert und Grundstücke dürfen nur freihändig verkauft werden, wenn die Gläubiger vorher Gelegenheit erhalten haben, höhere Angebote zu machen.
Anfechtungsansprüche nach den Artikeln 286–288 dürfen weder versteigert noch sonstwie veräussert werden.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (78)
ZZ.1979.13 · so (Art. 256 SchKG)
Bankruptcy Administration's Use of Private Auction for Art Collection Liquidation Upheld
This article concerning the mode of realization (public auction) is mentioned in the background reasoning but not explicitly cited in the final orders of the Supreme Court decision provided in this excerpt.
KBE.2025.45 · ag (Art. 256 Abs. 3 SchKG)
Bankruptcy Sale Notice Deadline Extended
Used to grant the appeal in part and instruct the Bankruptcy Office to set a new deadline for submitting higher offers for the property.
AB.2024.39.AS · sg (Art. 256 Abs. 3 SchKG)
Appeal Dismissed on Free Sale, Granted on Bankruptcy File Access
Cited regarding the requirement to grant creditors the opportunity to submit higher offers for assets of significant value during a private sale.
AB.2024.39.AS · sg (Art. 256 SchKG i.V.m. Art. 259 SchKG i.V.m. Art. 132a Abs. 3 SchKG)
Appeal Dismissed on Free Sale, Granted on Bankruptcy File Access
This provision is cited as the basis for the general rule that the right to appeal against the conclusion of a private sale expires after one year, which was used to analyze the timeliness of the appeal regarding the private sale ruling.
A/288/2024 · ge (art. 256 al. 1 à 3 LP)
Creditor Challenge to Nominal Valuation of Claim Against Director in Bankruptcy Fails
Cited in relation to the procedure for realizing assets (including claims) through auction or private sale, which informed the estimation of the claim's value.
Plainte.2023.12 · vd (Art. 256 al. 2 à 4 LP)
Bankruptcy Curatorship: Validity of Asset Realization Decisions
Cited in the introductory paragraph (but not the dispositive) regarding realization rules, hence it should be excluded based on the rule.
ASSLP.2022.6 · ne (Art. 256 al. 3 LP)
Creditor's Appeal on Private Bankruptcy Asset Sale Disclosure Denied
The court implicitly confirmed that the conditions for a sale by private agreement under this provision were met, as the appellant's arguments regarding its insufficient fulfillment were rejected.
ASSLP.2021.7 · ne (Art. 256 al. 3 LP)
Appeal Challenging Bankruptcy Asset Sale Circular Dismissed for Lack of Standing and Sufficient Information
The court used this provision to justify why the letter-circular giving creditors the opportunity to submit a higher offer was valid, despite arguments regarding its clarity.
A/2830/2020 · ge (art. 256 ss LP)
Insurer's Recourse Claim Status in Bankruptcy Estate Liquidation and Contract Assumption Determination
The Office's decision to realize the asset under these provisions is implicitly rejected by the finding that the asset is not part of the mass.
A/2999/2019 · ge (art. 256 al. 3 LP)
Bankruptcy Sale Challenge Dismissed: Valuation and Liquidation Procedures Upheld
Cited to confirm the obligation to allow creditors to submit higher offers when realizing high-value assets or real estate by private agreement.
AK.2018.00019 · zh (Art. 256 Abs. 1 SchKG)
Former Board President Liability for Unpaid Social Security Contributions
Cited in the reasoning regarding the realization of assets in bankruptcy, but not in the final orders (Order 1).
15.2018.39 · ti (art. 256 cpv. 2 LEF)
Appeal Regarding Bankruptcy Aircraft Sale Procedural Fairness Dismissed for Lack of Standing
Cited in the reasoning concerning the implied consent of mortgage creditors to the private sale.
15.2018.39 · ti (art. 256 cpv. 3 LEF)
Appeal Regarding Bankruptcy Aircraft Sale Procedural Fairness Dismissed for Lack of Standing
Cited in the reasoning to establish that only creditors have the right to submit higher offers in a private sale.
15.2018.39 · ti (art. 256 cpv. 3 LEF)
Appeal Regarding Bankruptcy Aircraft Sale Procedural Fairness Dismissed for Lack of Standing
Cited in the reasoning when discussing the right of creditors to submit higher offers, framing the context of the private sale being challenged.
A/3993/2015 · ge (art. 256 LP)
Creditor Challenge to Gratuitous Cession of Bankruptcy Estate Claims
Cited in the reasoning concerning the procedure applicable if no creditor requests the assignment of claims.