Turkish Law in EnglishTÜRKİYE
Turkish Code of Obligations

Article 51: 1. Determination

Division Two: Obligations Arising from Torts A. Liability

The judge shall determine the extent and manner of payment of compensation, taking into account the circumstances and, in particular, the gravity of the fault.

If compensation is awarded in the form of periodic payments (an annuity), the debtor is obliged to provide security.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 51 · 1. Belirlenmesi

Hâkim, tazminatın kapsamını ve ödenme biçimini, durumun gereğini ve özellikle kusurun ağırlığını göz önüne alarak belirler.

Tazminatın irat biçiminde ödenmesine hükmedilirse, borçlu güvence göstermekle yükümlüdür.

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

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