Difference theory
0261-en RE330 Code of Obligations (CO, General/Special Part) As of 11.07.2026
The theory of difference is the calculation of damages for non-performance valid in commercial transactions in such a way that instead of the defaulting debtor's performance, its value is charged.
Deutsch
Differenztheorie 0261-de
Die Differenztheorie ist die im kaufmännischen Verkehr gültige Berechnung des Schadenersatzes wegen Nichterfüllung derart, dass statt der Leistung des säumigen Schuldners deren Wert in Rechnung gestellt wird.
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