Turkish law topic · 3 articles
Jurisdiction and Venue in Turkish Courts
Görev, davanın hangi tür mahkemede (sulh hukuk, asliye hukuk, tüketici, iş, ticaret) görüleceğini; yetki ise hangi yerdeki mahkemenin bakacağını belirler. Görev kuralları kamu düzenindendir ve resen gözetilir; yetki kural olarak davalının yerleşim yerine göre belirlenir, bazı davalarda ise kesin yetki söz konusudur.
Guides and Articles
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Türkiye
How foreign civil and commercial judgments may be recognised or enforced in Türkiye under Law No. 5718, including documents, objections and risks.
Can a Default Foreign Divorce Judgment Be Recognised in Turkiye?
A foreign divorce granted without the other spouse's participation can still be recognised in Turkiye, but notice and due process are examined closely.
Challenging the Foreign Court's Jurisdiction in a Tenfiz Case in Turkiye
Turkish courts refuse enforcement where the foreign court lacked indirect jurisdiction under Turkish rules, particularly where a matter falls within the exclusive jurisdiction of Turkish courts.
Related Legislation
- HMK m. 2
- HMK m. 4
- HMK m. 5
- HMK m. 10
- HMK m. 12
- HMK m. 19
Topic Map
- Considered together with
- Administrative Fines in TürkiyeProcedural Requirements for Civil Actions
- Overlapping topics
- Arbitration Agreements under Turkish Law
- Related topics
- Interim Injunctions in TürkiyeAnnulment Action before Turkish Administrative CourtsConsumer Arbitration CommitteeMandatory Mediation in Employment DisputesConsumer Arbitration Committee
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