Yearbook of Private International Law, Volume 15 (2013/2014), pp. 485-508 © sellier european law publishers & Swiss Institute of Comparative Law Printed in Germany RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN COURT DECISIONS IN TURKEY Ceyda SÜRAL * / Zeynep Derya TARMAN ** I. Introduction II. Prerequisites of Recognition and Enforcement A. Claims Pertaining to Civil and Commercial Matters B. Court Decisions C. Final Decisions III. Procedure A. Jurisdiction B. Claimant C. Petition D. Court Fees and Expenses E. Service F. Plea IV. Grounds for Non-Recognition and Non-Enforcement A. Reciprocity B. Jurisdiction 1. Exclusive Jurisdiction 2. Exorbitant Jurisdiction C. Public Policy D. Breach of Right of Defence V. Enforcement Decision and its Appeal VI. Conclusion I. Introduction One of the core consequences of globalisation has been the rapid increase in trans- national litigation and the associated need to enforce judgments across national borders. Recognition and enforcement of foreign countries’ court decisions in another country has always been a delicate and difficult issue. It is known that the system does not have a universal rule and each country adopts its own valued judgment with regard to foreign decisions. * Dr jur; Kadir Has University Law School, Istanbul/Turkey, Department of Private International Law. Email: ceyda.sural@khas.edu.tr. ** Dr jur; Koç University Law School, Istanbul/Turkey, Department of Private International Law. Email: ztarman@ku.edu.tr.