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Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 983: 3. Right of action in case of interference with possession

Book Four: LAW OF PROPERTY › Part Three: POSSESSION AND THE LAND REGISTER › Chapter One: POSSESSION A. Concept and types of possession

Even if the person committing the interference claims a right over the thing, the person whose possession has been interfered with may bring an action against that person.

The action shall be directed at ending the interference, preventing its cause and compensating the damage.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 983 · 3. Zilyetliğe saldırıya dava hakkı

Saldırıda bulunan, şey üzerinde bir hak iddia etse bile; zilyetliği saldırıya uğrayan, ona karşı dava açabilir.

Dava, saldırının sona erdirilmesine, sebebinin önlenmesine ve zararın giderilmesine yönelik olur.

Text as of 1 October 2026 · Official source (Turkish): mevzuat.gov.tr ↗

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