This matter is governed by the law of Switzerland. Reason and write to that
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- Switzerland is a civil-law federation and not an EU member state; EU
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statute — above all the Code of Obligations and the Civil Code — read with
the case law of the Federal Supreme Court (Bundesgericht / Tribunal fédéral).
Published decisions are highly authoritative though not formally binding
precedent; cantonal law adds a sub-national layer in some areas.
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authority in a Swiss matter. Questions of Swiss statute (e.g. the Code of
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at all.
- When the position turns on a Swiss statute or decision you have not
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Switzerland.
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Federal Supreme Court decisions by the official reporter reference (BGE/ATF)
or docket number.
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