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Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 987: 3. Defence against an action

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

The possessor of a movable may, in any action brought against the possessor, rely on the presumption of having the superior right.

The provisions relating to usurpation or interference are reserved.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 987 · 3. Davaya karşı savunma

Bir taşınırın zilyedi, kendisine karşı açılan her davada üstün hakka sahip olduğu karinesine dayanabilir.

Gasp veya saldırıya ilişkin hükümler saklıdır.

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

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