Turkish Law in EnglishTÜRKİYE
Turkish Code of Obligations

Article 59: 4. Temporary loss of the capacity of discernment

Division Two: Obligations Arising from Torts A. Liability

A person who temporarily loses the capacity of discernment shall be obliged to compensate the damage caused during that time. However, such person shall be released from liability if he or she proves that he or she was not at fault in losing the capacity of discernment.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 59 · 4. Ayırt etme gücünün geçici kaybı

Ayırt etme gücünü geçici olarak kaybeden kişi, bu sırada verdiği zararları gidermekle yükümlüdür. Ancak, ayırt etme gücünü kaybetmede kusuru olmadığını ispat ederse, sorumluluktan kurtulur.

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

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