Art. 41 Law on Municipalities (LCom)

1. The action for compensation for damage prescribes after one year from the discovery of the fact that gave rise to it, but no later than ten years from the day the harmful event occurred.

2. When the action is based on a punishable act, it may still be initiated after the time limits set in paragraph 1 have elapsed, as long as the criminal action is not time-barred.

3. The recourse right of the municipality prescribes after one year from the time its obligation to indemnify has been acknowledged or judicially determined, but no later than ten years from the day the harmful event occurred.

4. Articles 135 to 142 of the Code of Obligations apply by analogy.

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