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Swiss non-discrimination principles may prevent recognition of Sharia-based inheritance and probate documents in Switzerland

07/11/2017

A. Introduction In a recent decision (BGE 143 III 51, 21 November 2016), the Swiss Federal Tribunal refused the recognition of a certificate of inheritance ("acte d'hoirie") established by an Egyptian Court. The Federal Tribunal considered the certificate of inheritance...

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Portrait ofTobias Somary
Tobias Somary, LL.M.
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