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Art. 129 Bundesgesetz vom 18. Dezember 1987 über das Internationale Privatrecht (IPRG)
IPRG; 9. Kapitel: Obligationenrecht; I. Zuständigkeit; 1. Grundsatz
Art. 129 IPRG
Für Klagen aus unerlaubter Handlung sind die schweizerischen Gerichte am Wohnsitz des Beklagten oder, wenn ein solcher fehlt, diejenigen an seinem gewöhnlichen Aufenthaltsort zuständig. Überdies sind die schweizerischen Gerichte am Handlungs- oder Erfolgsort sowie für Klagen aufgrund der Tätigkeit einer Niederlassung in der Schweiz die Gerichte am Ort der Niederlassung zuständig.
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Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (22)
HOR.2024.35 · ag (Art. 129 IPRG)
Antitrust Case Dismissed for Lack of Swiss Jurisdiction
Provides for jurisdiction at the place where the tortious act occurred (Erfolgsort) for international cases.
AC/1411/2025 · ge (art. 129 al. 1 LDIP)
Appeal Regarding Denial of Legal Aid for Bankruptcy Claim Against Bank Following Trading Scam
Cited in the legal framework to discuss jurisdiction in actions based on torts (relevant to the underlying claim).
HG 2024 32 · be (Art. 129 Abs. 1 IPRG)
Lack of Jurisdiction in Trademark Infringement Case
Cited in the header alongside Art. 109(2) IPRG when discussing the correspondence between the rules on place of occurrence for IP infringement and general torts.
S 2023 10 · zg (Art. 129 Abs. 1 IPRG)
Qualified Disloyal Business Management: Damages, Jurisdiction, and Procedural Costs Allocation
Cited in the reasoning for determining territorial jurisdiction for the adhesion claim involving the Singapore company (Dispos. 1.6 of the reasoning section).
HG.2020.180.HGK · sg (Art. 129 IPRG)
Jurisdiction Clause Inapplicability in Data Protection and Personal Rights Dispute
Cited as the primary basis for establishing the local jurisdiction of the Swiss court for tort claims.
HG.2020.180.HGK · sg (Art. 129 IPRG)
Jurisdiction Over Personality Rights Claim Regarding Online Publication
Cited as the main ground for establishing the local jurisdiction of the St. Gallen Commercial Court (Art. 129 Abs. 1 Satz 2 IPRG).
C/8160/2020 · ge (art. 129 LDIP)
Jurisdictional Challenge in Investment Contract Dispute
The article regarding jurisdiction in tort/delict matters was cited in the reasoning but ultimately rejected as inapplicable, and was not used in the final orders as a ground for decision.
HG190158 · zh (Art. 129 Abs. 1 IPRG)
Plaintiff's Abandoned Claims and Dismissed Sponsorship Revenue Claim Lead to Cost Award
Used in conjunction with Art. 2 Abs. 1 LugÜ to establish territorial jurisdiction.
C/14771/2016 · ge (art. 129 LDIP)
Appeal Regarding Vehicle Appropriation Damages and Moral Damages Assessment
Used to confirm the jurisdiction of the court.
16.2017.PHC · vd (art. 129 al. 1 LDIP)
Investment Firm v. Swiss Company (Trade Name Confusion)
Establishes the jurisdiction of Swiss courts in actions based on unlawful acts.
NP150029 · zh (Art. 129 IPRG)
Estate Executor v. Appellant Regarding Right of Residence Costs
Cited in the reasoning to establish jurisdiction of the court for non-contractual claims.
ZK.2014.14 · bs (Art. 129 Abs. 1 IPRG)
Design Infringement Appeal Regarding Smartwatch Designs and Prior Art
Cited in the reasoning determining international jurisdiction regarding unfair competition.
LB130023 · zh (Art. 129 IPRG)
Swiss Credit Institution v. Foreign Businessman (Jurisdictional Dispute)
The court confirmed the first instance court's finding of jurisdiction based on the place of the event/result under this article, which was implicitly upheld by dismissing the appeal challenging jurisdiction.
C/13143/2010 · ge (Art. 129 al. 1 LDIP)
Geneva Jurisdiction over Estate Misappropriation Claim Dismissed
The court confirmed the first instance decision by rejecting the appeal against the finding of lack of jurisdiction based on the place of the result of the alleged misappropriations.
LB130005 · zh (Art. 129 Abs. 2 IPRG)
Brazilian Sisters' Inheritance Dispute Lacks Swiss Jurisdiction
Mentioned in relation to the jurisdictional basis for claims of tortious acts occurring in Switzerland.