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Switzerland has a federal system, dividing the legislative power between the federal level and the twenty-six cantons. Federal law and international conventions, notably the Lugano Convention, regulate the prerequisites...
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Switzerland has a federal system, dividing the legislative power
between the federal level and the twenty-six cantons. Federal law
and international conventions, notably the Lugano Convention,
regulate the prerequisites for recognition and enforcement of
foreign judgments in civil and commercial matters. The Federal
Civil Procedure Code uniformly regulates civil procedure throughout
Switzerland. The court organization is regulated by cantonal law.
This publication is a description of the two major bodies of law
that apply to the enforcement of foreign judgments in Switzerland,
as well as of the relevant procedural rules.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
