Causation in Swiss Tort Law
Tort law is the area of law that organises compensation for damage caused to victims by clearly identified perpetrators. It is therefore an instrument that enables victims to obtain compensation and, in the public interest, to positively influence the behaviour of potential perpetrators of unlawful acts. However, despite the fundamental role played by this branch of law, the number of cases brought before the Federal Supreme Court in this area is declining. This phenomenon can be explained by two hypotheses that this project is designed to test.
