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Turkish Code of Obligations

Article 181: 3. Forfeiture of partial performance

Chapter Four: Special Situations in Obligational Relationships › Division Three: Earnest Money, Forfeit Money and Penalty Clause

The provisions on penalty clauses shall also apply to contracts providing that, in the event of withdrawal, the part already performed shall remain with the creditor.

The provisions on instalment sales are reserved.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 181 · 3. Kısmi ifanın yanması

Ceza koşuluna ilişkin hükümler, dönme durumunda ifa edilmiş olan kısmın alacaklıya kalacağını öngören sözleşmelere de uygulanır.

Taksitle satışa ilişkin hükümler saklıdır.

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

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