Introduction: Litigation in Switzerland

This page contains information on the subject of litigation, legal action, legal proceedings and arbitration process in Switzerland.

The two aspects of a lawsuit:

1. TAKING LEGAL ACTION

• Initiating legal action
• Periods for filing an action
• Place of jurisdiction
• Excursus: the court of arbitration

2. DEFENCE

• “Counter attack” by means of a counter claim?
• “Capitulation” by acceptance of the claim?
• Contest
• Default
• Cooperation for settlement