State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 2392 – Encroachment or violation of rights - Compensation for violation of acquired rights, if there is encroachment or violation, shall consist in the restitution of the encroached rights with losses and damages and if there is damage or deterioration in compensation for the losses and damages resulting therefrom § 1 - If restitution of the thing is not possible the wrongdoer shall refund the value of the same. § 2 - If the value cannot be ascertained the valuation shall be substituted by the statement of the wronged person on oath.