State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 2390 – False accusation or allegation of any crime - In case the offence results from the accusation or allegation judicially made of any crime; and it is proved that there was fraud in the said allegation or accusation, the compensation shall consist in making up for the losses and damages; but if there is no fraud, the compensation shall consists in the payment of the costs of the proceedings. § Sole paragraph – The manner as to how these provisions are to be given effect to, shall be governed by Code of Procedure.