Code of Civil Procedure

Article 33: Application of the law

Chapter Two: Principles Governing the Proceedings

(1) The judge shall apply Turkish law of his or her own motion.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 33 · Hukukun uygulanması

(1) Hâkim, Türk hukukunu resen uygular.

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