State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 785 – Cession - Assignment - The creditor may transfer to another, his right or credit, without or with consideration, regardless of consent of the debtor. § Sole paragraph - But, where the rights or credits are litigious, it is not lawful to transfer them in any manner to the judges of the singular or collective Courts, or other authorities, in case such rights or credits are contested within the jurisdiction where they exercise their functions. The transfer made in breach of this paragraph shall be void.