Practical Guide

Hidden defect on a used car: my rights

For a second-hand purchase, the warranty under Art. 197 et seq. CO applies in principle — including between private individuals — unless there is an express exclusion clause. The art. 199 CO specifies however that any clause eliminating or restricting the warranty is NULL if the seller fraudulently concealed the…

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