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I want to negotiate a debt reduction
Debt remission (art. 115 CO) is a contract by which the creditor waives all or part of their claim. It may be total or partial. No particular form is required — an oral agreement is sufficient, but writing is strongly recommended as evidence. The remission may be gratuitous or in consideration of…
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