Statutory Time Limits for Legal Claims in Turkey
Missing a statutory limitation period (Zamanaşımı Süresi) results in total loss of judicial enforceability for otherwise valid legal claims.
1. Key Limitation Periods in Civil Law
- General Contract Claims: 10-year limitation period unless shorter terms apply.
- Tort & Personal Injury Claims: 2 years from learning of damage and tortfeasor, max 10 years from act.
- Employment & Wage Claims: 5-year limitation period for severance, notice, and wage claims.
2. Criminal Prescription Periods
Statutory time limits for criminal offenses vary from 8 years for minor crimes up to 30 years for severe offenses under TCK Art. 66.
