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Art. 5 Constitution of the Canton of Solothurn (KV) - Obligation to the Constitution and Law
1. Principles - General
Art. 5 KV - Obligation to the Constitution and Law · Obligation to the Constitution and Law
1. Any person who performs public duties is bound by the constitution and the law. They act exclusively in the public interest and respect the principles of legal equality and proportionality in all areas.
2. State organs and private individuals conduct themselves with each other according to good faith.
Court Decisions Applying This Provision (4)
VWBES.2019.403 · so (Art. 5 Abs. 2 Verfassung des Kantons Solothurn, KV, BGS 111.1)
Applicant v. Administrative Authority on Social Assistance File Closure
Cited in the reasoning section to support the application of the principle of good faith, though not directly used in the final dispositive orders (other than the dismissal).
VWBES.2017.163 · so (Art. 5 Abs. 2 der Solothurnischen Kantonsverfassung (KV, BGS 111.1))
Appeal Regarding Hotel Courtyard Design and Noise Dismissed Due to Lack of Interest and Contradictory Conduct
The court considered the appellant's renewed appeal an infringement of good faith (Treu und Glauben) based on this provision.
VWBES.2016.429 · so (Art. 5 KV)
Fustlighalde Perimeter Contribution Dispute on Road, Water, and Sewer Infrastructure
Cited in the reasoning in connection with the principle of good faith (Treu und Glauben) concerning private parties' conduct towards state bodies.
VWKLA.2007.16 · so (Art. 5 Abs. 2 KV)
Childbirth Complications Damages Claim: Forfeiture Period Misapplication and Proper Defendant Determination
The principle of good faith derived from this article was used to consider the claim as timely despite the expiration of the forfeiture period.