Turkish law topic · 3 articles
Jurisdiction and Venue in Turkish Courts
Jurisdiction determines the type of court (civil court of peace, civil court of first instance, consumer, labour or commercial court) hearing a case; venue determines where it is heard. Jurisdiction rules are of public order and apply ex officio; venue is generally the defendant's domicile, with exclusive venue in some cases.
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.
Challenging the Foreign Court's Jurisdiction in a Tenfiz Case in Türkiye
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.
Can a Default Foreign Divorce Judgment Be Recognised in Türkiye?
A foreign divorce granted without the other spouse's participation can still be recognised in Türkiye, but notice and due process are examined closely.
Related Legislation
- Code of Civil Procedure, Art. 2
- Code of Civil Procedure, Art. 4
- Code of Civil Procedure, Art. 5
- Code of Civil Procedure, Art. 10
- Code of Civil Procedure, Art. 12
- Code of Civil Procedure, Art. 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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