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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| PRIVATE LAW (PhD) | |
| Code | ÖH837 |
| Name | Insurance Law in the Light of Supreme Court Decisions |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÖMER KORKUT |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The primary objective of this course is to analyze the doctrinal foundations of insurance law within the framework of the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102 and to examine the interaction between legislative provisions and judicial practice. In this context, it aims to provide students with a holistic perspective on how fundamental legal institutions—such as risk, indemnity, subrogation, and recourse—are interpreted in light of the established precedents and current rulings of the Court of Appeals, how they are applied to concrete cases, and the legal character they assume in response to evolving needs.
Course Content
Within the scope of the program, fundamental topics such as the formation of the insurance contract, disclosure and representation obligations, and the occurrence and proof of risk are analyzed with a focus on the recent precedents of the high courts. Furthermore, frequently encountered practical issues, particularly subrogation, recourse, and indemnity calculation methods, are examined. In addition, liability insurance and the adjudication processes of the Insurance Arbitration Commission are addressed within a theoretical and practical integrity, taking into account the shifts and transformations in judicial rulings.
Course Precondition
Bulunmamaktadır
Resources
Hacı Kara-Sigorta Hukuku Rıza Ayhan-Sigorta Hukuku
Notes
Decisions of Supreme Court Decisions of Swiss Federal Court
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Synthesize fundamental statutory regulations with established precedents of the Court of Appeals to resolve legal disputes. |
| LO02 | Evaluate the boundaries of disclosure and representation duties and their legal consequences on the contract based on judicial interpretations. |
| LO03 | Analyze the occurrence of risk, exclusions, and the burden of proof, applying court-sanctioned methods for calculating indemnity. |
| LO04 | Distinguish the legal nature of subrogation and develop strategies for recourse litigation regarding default, fault, and statutes of limitations. |
| LO05 | Resolve disputes in specialized fields such as Motor Third-Party Liability and Hull insurance within the framework of current Constitutional Court and Court of Appeals rulings. |
| LO06 | Manage the proceedings of the Insurance Arbitration Commission, including objection processes and judicial review mechanisms. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts, institutions and legal methodology in private law and its sub-disciplines. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyses theories and current developments in the field of private law. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains legal concepts, rules and principles from a comparative law perspective. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates legal reforms and new regulations and develops suggestions. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops solutions to legal problems using theoretical and applied knowledge. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Resolves private law disputes using legal interpretation methods. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies problem-solving and decision-making skills in legal decision-making processes. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Makes comparative analyses between different legal systems and practices. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Provides original academic studies and scientific contributions on legal issues. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Examines legal issues from a critical perspective and evaluates legal arguments. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Criticises existing legal rules and offers alternative solutions. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Evaluates legal issues in the context of existing and required law. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops scientific projects and produces academic publications in the field of private law. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows the legal literature at national and international levels, constantly updates technical legal knowledge. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows the historical development of legal norms and current changes. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Presents legal arguments effectively at an academic level, in Turkish and English. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Shares current information and developments in the field with expert lawyers and contributes to academic discussions. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Observes ethical principles in legal decision processes and develops fair solution proposals. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies alternative dispute resolution methods in resolving legal disputes. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Insurance Law and Fundamental Principles | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Formation and Elements of the Insurance Contract | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Duty of Disclosure and Information | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Duty of Representation and Breach | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | The Concept of Risk and Scope of Coverage | reading | |
| 6 | Premium Payment Obligation and Default | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Insurance Indemnity and Property/Loss Insurance | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | studying | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | The Principle of Subrogation and Its Application | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Recourse Lawsuits and Statutes of Limitations | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Liability Insurance – General Provisions | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Compulsory Third-Party Motor Liability Insurance | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Motor Hull (Kasko) and Other Property Insurances | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Insurance Arbitration Commission and Procedural Law | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | General Assessment | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 16 | General Asssesment - Fazit | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | studying | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||