Treibungsfelder

Treibungsfelder is a term used in the context of debt collection procedures in German-speaking jurisdictions, most notably in Switzerland. It refers to the individual data fields within forms and records used to initiate and carry out a Betreibung (enforcement action) and to document its progress and outcome. The concept highlights how structured data is required to identify parties, describe the claim, and specify the type of enforcement.

In practice, Treibungsfelder appear on forms such as the Begehren um Betreibung and on subsequent notices issued by the Betreibungsamt (debt collection office). The fields are designed to capture essential information about the creditor, the debtor, the claim, the subject of enforcement, and procedural details. Common categories include names and addresses, the amount claimed, the nature of the claim (e.g., monetary debt, goods claim), and the chosen method of Treibung (such as Pfändung or Konkurs) or procedural milestones (dates of filing, service, and decisions).

The use and content of Treibungsfelder are governed by Swiss law and cantonal regulations related to debt collection, particularly the SchKG (Schuldbetreibungs- und Konkursgesetz) and the Betreibungsordnung where applicable. The exact fields and their labeling can vary between forms and cantons, reflecting local administrative practices. Correct completion of these fields is essential for the proper processing of the enforcement action and for ensuring that subsequent steps, notices, and possible remedies are properly tied to the correct parties and claims.

See also: Betreibung, Schuldbetreibungs- und Konkursgesetz (SchKG), Betreibungsamt, Betreibungsverfahren.