Fundamentals of Law
What does OR stand for?
Obligationenrecht
Form of a sales contract?
The purchase agreement is not subject to any formal requirements
In which Law book can you find the Inheritance Law?
ZGB
In which Law book can you find criminal Law?
StGB or JStGB
Name the three branches of government
The Legislative , the Executive, the Judicial
What are the legal rules for exchange contracts?
Same as for sales contract
When does the mother of the deceased inherit?
Deceased has no children or their children are dead.
What are the categories of offenses?
Verbrechen, Vergehen and Übertretung
What is a Custom (Sitte)?
Behaviors that have become habitual (rules of etiquette and courtesy)
Types of complaints (Mängelrüge)
Wandelung, Ersatz and Minderung
What are Parantele?
Different categories of heirs
What does this mean nulla poena sine lege?
no punishment without a law
What is Federalism (Föderalismus)?
Distribution of powers within the state across multiple levels --> Member states = a degree of autonomy
What is special about a Purchase of Land contract?
Real estate purchase agreements must be notarized
What are the three types of property division proceedings? (Güterrechtliche Auseinandersetzung)
Errrungenschaftsbeteiligung, Güttergemeinschaft and Gütertrennung
What is the difference between negligent (fahrlässig) and intentional(vorsätzlich)?
“Intentional” means that someone does something on purpose or knowingly accepts the risk of harm, while “negligent” means that someone acts carelessly and thereby causes harm unintentionally.
What is the difference between an initiative and a referendum?
An initiative proposes something new, while a referendum allows voters to decide on a law that has already been passed.
How long is the warranty period? (Gewährleistungspflicht)
2 years
What is the mandatory share (Pflichtanteil) for children of the deceased?
3/4 share
What is the highest amount one can be fined?
10 000 Francs