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Turkish Code of Obligations

Article 114: 1. In general

Chapter Two: Effects of Obligations › Division Two: Consequences of Non-Performance of Obligations A. Non-performance of the obligation I. Obligation to compensate

The debtor is, in general, liable for any kind of fault. The extent of the debtor's liability shall be determined according to the particular nature of the matter. Liability shall be assessed less strictly in particular where the matter confers no benefit on the debtor.

The provisions on liability for tort shall also apply by analogy to cases of breach of contract.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 114 · 1. Genel olarak

Borçlu, genel olarak her türlü kusurdan sorumludur. Borçlunun sorumluluğunun kapsamı, işin özel niteliğine göre belirlenir. İş özellikle borçlu için bir yarar sağlamıyorsa, sorumluluk daha hafif olarak değerlendirilir.

Haksız fiil sorumluluğuna ilişkin hükümler, kıyas yoluyla sözleşmeye aykırılık hâllerine de uygulanır.

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

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