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Turkish Code of Obligations

Article 151: V. Calculation of periods

Chapter Three: Extinction of Obligations and Obligatory Relationships, Limitation › Division Two: Limitation A. Periods

In calculating the periods, the day on which limitation begins shall not be counted, and limitation shall be complete only when the last day of the period has also passed without the right being exercised.

The provisions on the calculation of time limits in the performance of obligations shall also apply to the calculation of limitation periods.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 151 · V. Sürelerin hesaplanması

Süreler hesaplanırken zamanaşımının başladığı gün sayılmaz ve zamanaşımı ancak sürenin son günü de hak kullanılmaksızın geçince gerçekleşmiş olur.

Zamanaşımı sürelerinin hesaplanmasında da, borçların ifasındaki sürelerin hesaplanmasına ilişkin hükümler uygulanır.

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

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