State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 2143 - Easement arising from division of properties - When there has been division of properties which makes indispensible new easements, due declaration thereof shall be made. § Sole paragraph – If as a consequence of partition any land or building becomes landlocked, for failure to comply with the mandate of this article, the respective owner may judicially demand the constitution of necessary easements in accordance with article 2309 onwards, and the compensation payable to the servient owner, as well as the expenses with the respective suit, shall be payable by all the parties to the partition.