State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 2083 - Powers of administrator - The administrator shall use all preventive measures and shall proceed with the recovery and collection of the active debts when such recovery and collection may be defeated by delay. § Sole paragraph – Where the administrator files any suit or brings any execution for the purpose of collection of the debts referred to in this article, any of the co-heirs may apply to be joined as parties to the proceedings.