State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 2401 – Liability of Judge for their judgements - The judges shall not be liable in respect of their judgements except in cases in which by means of competent appeals their judgements are set aside or modified for illegality and liberty is expressly granted to the affected persons to recover losses and damages or if the said judges are fined or costs are awarded against them in accordance with the Code of Civil Procedure.