Question juridique clé
When may early possession be granted under § 235 EG ZGB?
Solution extraite
Early possession requires a sufficiently urgent public interest in rapid realization of the expropriation-related project, and it must remain possible to determine compensation reliably by suitable evidence-preserving measures.
Motifs extraits
The phrase 'to avoid delays' is an indeterminate legal concept that must be interpreted in light of the purpose and system of expropriation law. It cannot mean that any delay suffices; rather, the legislature intended a requirement roughly equivalent to urgency. In addition, compensation must not be jeopardized, because the expropriated party retains the right to full compensation.