-What does Litigation Mean?

Litigation means making a claim in front of the court against a person or entity. When you are wronged, when you do not get your right, the courts will intervene and submit your right to you after a trial on behalf of the "Turkish Nation".

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-How to Commence an Action?

The case opens with a petition to the court. Here are the things that should be in this petition. The case was filed when you submitted the receipt to the court that you paid mail costs and litigation expenses in addition to the petition.

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-Do cases last long?

According to statistics of the Ministry of Justice, it took an average of 202 days across Turkey to settle a legal case in 2007. This period varies according to the courts.

For example, in 2007, the average of a case;

 

The cases were decided in 619 days in the Law Court of Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights, 410 days in the First Instance Commercial Court, 157 days in the Family Court, 441 days in the Employment Court, and 108 days in the Civil Court of Peace.

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-Where should I commence my action?

Cases must be commenced incompetent and in charge of courts. Once you have determined which type of court is in charge, you must also determine which court of the city is in charge. Since there is no short answer to this question and applying to the wrong court can lead to loss of time, money, and rights, you must seek professional help from a jurist before opening your case.

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-What should I do when the letter is sent from the courthouse?

If you read it carefully, you will see that all the necessary information required is written. If you think this information is complex or incomprehensible, you can get the help of a lawyer. Please note that every letter from the courthouse is sent for the official issue and is most likely due to time.

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-How to Make A Complaint?

The complaint means that you go to the Public Prosecutor's Office or law enforcement (police, gendarmerie) and report your perpetrators and your request for their punishment if you know. It is useful to bring a petition that briefly describes events, but it is not obligatory.

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-What Should I Do?

Legal cases are opened and continued by the will of the parties. However, criminal cases begin with a request made on behalf of the public, and the Public Prosecutor is the party of the case on behalf of the public. Therefore, procedural procedures are simpler than in the courts of law. You just need to report the crime committed to the competent authorities. As in the court of law, it is not possible to lose rights due to the procedure.

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-Who is the defendant? Who is the suspect?

The person being investigated by law enforcement (police, gendarmerie) under the order of the Public Prosecutor's Office and Public Prosecutor with the suspicion of committing a crime is called a suspect. If a criminal case is filed against this person, it is called a defendant from this stage.

 

-I am reported to be a criminal suspect. I have been called to the police station, the Public Prosecutor’s Office. What Should I Do?

First of all, calm down. Please note that you live in a rule of law and human rights are constitutionally guaranteed. After notifying your family or relatives, go to the relevant law enforcement or the Public Prosecutor's Office. It is useful to seek legal advice or go with your lawyer.

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-My Case Is Over, The Decision Is Out, Is the Process Done?

All judicial affairs are the result of complex processes that require great seriousness. The rule of law predicted that mistakes could be made in this process and brought the possibility of checking the accuracy of the decision through another court. It is possible to apply to first-degree courts in relation to the decisions granted of reclamation, and the upper court of appeal on the decisions granted of the appeal. The judgment process is completed by a final decision.

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-What is the Final Decision?

The decision, which has no legal way to be applied against it, is called a final decision. The law does not recognize the right to apply for legal processes on simple matters. With these exceptions, legal processes have been set up to ensure that all decisions are reviewed once again. In cases where this right is not used or used within the period of time, the court order shall be finalized if it is rejected after the relevant court review.

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Important Notice

The above information is not qualified as legal advice. The goal is to create general information. The transmission of this information does not create any attorney-client relationship. Compiled from hukukiyardm.gov.tr content.

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-Turkish Legislation (English translates):

-Constitution Of The Republic Of Turkey

-Law On Consumer Protection

-Labour Law

-Law on the Right to Information

-Law on Protection of Personal Data

-Law on the Protection of Competition

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