State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 463 – Legal easement for water gates - When the possessor of a property situated on the banks of any water course, to the waters of which he is entitled, is able to take advantage of the same only by erecting catchment works, dams, or similar works, which may encroach upon the property of the other neighbour, the latter will not be entitled to object to the said work, once he is compensated in advance for any damage arising from such work. § Sole paragraph - Buildings are excluded from the servitude mentioned in this article.