Material and Moral Compensation Arising from Tort In our legal system, a “tort” refers to damage inflicted upon another person’s property or personal rights through an unlawful and culpable act. Article 49 of the Turkish Code of Obligations states that “any person who causes damage to another through a culpable and unlawful act is obliged […]
Introduction The Turkish Law of Obligations (Türk Borçlar Kanunu – TBK) is the foundation of private law in Turkey, setting the rules for how contracts are formed, how obligations are fulfilled, and what happens when they are breached. For foreigners engaging in contracts, investments, or even day-to-day transactions in Turkey, understanding the basic framework of […]