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Explanation of Article 143

Explanation of Article 143

This article addresses the limitation periods in a compensation claim for a harmful act. It stipulates that a compensation claim arising from a harmful act is not heard after the lapse of (three) years from the date the injured party became aware of the occurrence of the damage and the responsible matter. In all cases, the claim is not heard after the lapse of (ten) years from the date the damage occurred. The article also exempts the case if the compensation claim arises from a crime; in this case, it is not barred from being heard as long as the criminal case is not barred from being heard.

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Article 143

  1. A claim for compensation arising from a harmful act may not be heard after the lapse of three years from the date the aggrieved party becomes aware of the harm and the identity of the person liable for such harm. In all cases, such a claim may not be heard after the lapse of 10 years from the date of the occurrence of the harm.

  2. If the claim for compensation arises from a crime, such claim may be heard as long as the criminal case can be heard.