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Art. 17 Codice di diritto processuale civile svizzero (CPC) - Proroga di foro
CPC; Parte prima: Disposizioni generali; Titolo secondo: Competenza dei tribunali e ricusazione; Capitolo 2: Competenza per territorio
Art. 17 CPC · Proroga di foro
Salvo che la legge disponga altrimenti, le parti possono pattuire il foro per una controversia esistente o futura in materia di pretese derivanti da un determinato rapporto giuridico. Salva diversa stipulazione, l’azione può essere proposta soltanto al foro pattuito.
Il patto deve essere stipulato per scritto o in un’altra forma che consenta la prova per testo.
Decisioni giudiziarie che applicano questa disposizione (303)
A/2177/2025 · ge (art. 17 al. 2 CPC)
Challenge to Inventory Seizure for Unpaid Rent
Cited as the basis for the timeliness of the complaint (receivability check).
HE250060 · zh (Art. 17 Abs. 1 ZPO)
Leasing Company v. Lessee: Immediate Return of Vehicle Ordered
Basis for the territorial jurisdiction of the court due to the forum selection clause.
HG210076 · zh (Art. 17 Abs. 1 Satz 1 ZPO)
ERP Software Payment Dispute and Counterclaims for Delay Penalties
Allows parties to agree on a place of jurisdiction.
HG220107 · zh (Art. 17 ZPO)
Plaintiff v. Defendant: Recovery of Connection Fees Under Lump-Sum Contract
Cited regarding the local jurisdiction of the Commercial Court, which is assumed for the decision.
PS240219 · zh (Art. 17 Abs. 4 ZPO)
Creditor Appeal Regarding Debt Enforcement Office's Corrective Review of Payment Order Dismissed
Cited in the reasoning to justify the Debt Enforcement Office's ability to reconsider the decision during appeal proceedings.
430.2024.229 · bl (Art. 17 ZPO)
Territorial Jurisdiction Lacking for Competition Law Claims Subject to Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause
Regulates the possibility and form requirements for parties to agree on a jurisdiction.
C1 24 54 · vs (art. 17 al. 1 1re ph. CPC)
Contractual Penalty Jurisdiction Dispute
The court discussed the parties' ability to agree on a forum, which is the basis for finding the St. Gallen forum applicable unless otherwise stipulated.
C1 24 54 · vs (art. 17 al. 1 2e ph. CPC)
Contractual Penalty Jurisdiction Dispute
The court noted that the action could only be brought before the elected forum, citing this rule in the context of the exclusive jurisdiction clause.
A/848/2024 · ge (Art. 17 CPC)
Insurer Ceased Sickness Payments; Claim Inadmissible for Lack of Quantification
Cited in reasoning regarding the possibility of agreeing on a forum (jurisdiction).
A/2115/2023 · ge (art. 17 al. 1 CPC)
Insured v. Insurer: Group Sickness Benefit Coverage Post-Employment
Cited in the reasoning section regarding the possibility of a written choice of jurisdiction.
FO.2022.11.K2 · sg (Art. 17 Abs. 1 lit. a und c EG ZPO)
Disability Pension Equalization and Life-Shaping Marriage Support Determination
Cited in reasoning (II.2) regarding the responsible judge for legal aid requests, not in the final dispositive orders.
A/2413/2021 · ge (Art. 17 CPC)
Claimant v. Insurer: Disability Benefits Denial Upheld on Expert Medical Evidence
Mentioned in the reasoning concerning the place of jurisdiction, but not explicitly cited in the final orders (1. to 4.).
A/201/2024 · ge (art. 17 al. 1 CPC)
Insured Person v. Insurer Regarding Sickness Daily Allowances Following Termination Based on Psychiatric Report
Cited in the reasoning section regarding the possibility of written venue election.
HG240005 · zh (Art. 17 ZPO)
Property Management Fee Dispute: Partial Payment and Mootness
Determines the territorial jurisdiction based on the parties' agreement.
HOR.2023.12 · ag (Art. 17 ZPO)
Seller v. Buyer: Unpaid Invoices for Milling Equipment
Cited as the legal basis for a valid choice of forum agreement.