State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 1014 – Priority amongst credits mentioned in Art. 887(2) - Where there are competing creditors for expenses made for conservation of the thing, in accordance with clause no.2 of article 887, where the total amount of credits of all exceed the value of one fifth part, referred to in the aforesaid number, the amount, which is to be paid for such expenses, shall be distributed amongst all, in due proportion, and for the balance they are considered unsecured creditors.