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Art. 7 Loi fédérale du 18 décembre 1987 sur le droit international privé (LDIP)
LDIP; Chapitre 1 Dispositions communes; VI. Convention d’arbitrage
Art. 7 LDIP
Si les parties ont conclu une convention d’arbitrage visant un différend arbitrable, le tribunal suisse saisi déclinera sa compétence à moins que: a. le défendeur n’ait procédé au fond sans faire de réserve; b. le tribunal ne constate que la convention d’arbitrage est caduque, inopérante ou non susceptible d’être appliquée, ou que c. le tribunal arbitral ne puisse être constitué pour des raisons manifestement dues au défendeur à l’arbitrage.
Décisions judiciaires appliquant cette disposition (12)
C/7277/2025 · ge (art. 7 LDIP)
Trademark License Termination Dispute and Mandatory Arbitration Clause Application
Although discussed, the court applied the New York Convention because the arbitration seat was in Luxembourg (non-Swiss seat), leading to the finding of inadmissibility based on the arbitration agreement.
HG200067 · zh (Art. 7 IPRG)
Jurisdiction Overcase Despite Invalid Arbitration Clause; Swiss Law Applies; Default Judgment Granted
Deals with the exclusion of state court jurisdiction by arbitration agreements.
C/19744/2019 · ge (art. 7 de la loi fédérale sur le droit international privé du 18 décembre 1987 (LDIP - RS 291))
Claim for Interest Reimbursement Subject to Arbitration Agreement
Used to address the basis for declining jurisdiction when an arbitration agreement exists, although the appeal was ultimately rejected on other grounds.
LB190029 · zh (Art. 7 lit. b IPRG)
General Partner Liability and Arbitration Clause Binding Effect in Debt Enforcement
The court confirmed the lower court's finding that the arbitration agreement was valid, which determined its own jurisdiction according to this provision.
HG110135 · zh (Art. 7 Abs. 2 lit. a bis c IPRG)
Jurisdiction Over Personal Assets Affirmed, Foundation Claims Divided by Arbitration Clause
Lists exceptions to the rule that a state court must decline jurisdiction if there is a valid arbitration agreement.
HG110135 · zh (Art. 7 IPRG)
Jurisdiction Over Personal Assets Affirmed, Foundation Claims Divided by Arbitration Clause
Requires Swiss courts to decline jurisdiction if there is a valid arbitration agreement, unless specific exceptions apply.
HG.2006.74 · sg (Art. 7 lit. b IPRG)
Successor Company Bound by Predecessor's Arbitration Clause in Articles of Association
The court cited this procedural rule as the basis for declining jurisdiction if a valid arbitration agreement exists.
HG.2006.74 · sg (Art. 7 lit. b IPRG)
Successor Shareholder Bound by Arbitration Clause in Articles of Association
The court cited this provision in explaining the procedural consequence (rejection of jurisdiction) when a valid arbitration agreement exists.
12 01 6 · lu (Art. 7 IPRG)
Patent Assignment Dispute Subject to Mandatory Arbitration
This article was cited as the main ground for the Court to refuse jurisdiction, due to the existence of an applicable arbitration agreement.
9.2021.77 · ti (art. 7 LDIP)
International Relocation Authorization Lacking Determination of Parental Visitation Rights
Used to establish that Swiss authorities retain jurisdiction because the transfer of the minor abroad was considered illicit under that convention.
LB190029 · zh (Art. 7 IPRG)
General Partner Bound by Limited Partnership's Arbitration Clause
This article was cited to determine the applicable law regarding the competence of the arbitral tribunal (jurisdiction).
HC.2025.845 · vd (Art. 7 LDIP)
Appeal on Jurisdiction Based on Unproven Foreign Habitual Residence in Wage Dispute Subject to International Arbitration Law
The court accepted the appeal and ruled that the lower court violated this provision by refusing to decline jurisdiction in favor of arbitration.