Answer a legal question with sources

This is how you answer a legal question with CASUS, using an example: what notice period applies to a rented flat in Zurich?

At a glance

  • The more precise the facts, the more precise the answer.
  • In the browser, Copy case ID puts citations into your own text.
  • In Word, Legal Research is off each time Word starts and uses the jurisdiction and default sources from your account.

How it works

  1. 1
    Start a New chat and click Activate Legal Research.
  2. 2
    With the arrow next to it, choose Switzerland and the sources, such as the Federal Supreme Court and Swiss laws.
  3. 3
    Ask the question with the facts: “I rent a flat in Zurich and the lease sets no special notice period. What notice period applies, and by when must I give notice to move out at the end of June?”
  4. 4
    Read the answer and open the sources. Check the cited articles and considerations yourself.
    The answer on the notice period with Art. 266c, 266l and 266m CO as sources
    An opened statute with “Show full text”
  5. 5
    Follow up, for example “What if I want to move out earlier?”, or have the answer drafted as a memo.

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