State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 1451 – Interference or dispossession of deposit - The depositary who is disturbed in his possession or is dispossessed of the thing deposited, shall without delay give notice of the same to the depositor, and defend his rights, until he takes steps which he deems fit; and if he does not give the notice, or does not take the defence, he shall be liable to make good the losses and damages.