General Law

Default of acceptance

0088-en RE330 Code of Obligations (CO, General/Special Part) As of 11.07.2026


Default of acceptance is the mitigation of the debtor's liability resulting from the creditor's unjustified failure to cooperate in accepting the properly offered performance.

Deutsch

Annahmeverzug 0088-de

Der Annahmeverzug ist die infolge der ungerechtfertigten Unterlassung der Mitwirkung seitens des Gläubigers zur Entgegennahme der gehörig angebotenen Leistung bewirkte Milderung der Schuldnerhaftung.

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