State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 2533 – Limits as to admissibility – Supplementary oath on the suit or the defence, whether administered ex-officio by the judge, or directed at the request of the party, is admissible provided following requisites are cumulatively satisfied: 1. If the suit or defence is proved and doubt remains only as to the quantum; 2. It is not possible to prove the quantum by any other means; 3. If the person to whom the oath is administered is not unworthy of credit; 4. If the quantum does not exceed 50,000 reis; except where the obligation arises from criminal offence, guilt or deceit. § Sole paragraph – But in this last case, the judge may reduce the amount sworn under the oath, if he finds it excessive, after hearing the parties.