State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 51 – Domicile of public servants – Public servants, who exercise their employment at a particular place, have their necessary domicile at that place. The domicile is determined by holding of the charge of the employment or by the exercise of respective functions. § Sole paragraph - Where the services are not rendered at particular place, the provisions of the preceding chapter shall apply to ascertain the domicile of the employee.