State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 822 – Accessory character of guarantee - Guarantee is void in law if it secures an obligation which is not valid, save where the nullity of obligation arises exclusively from the incapacity of the person. § 1 - In the last case, the guarantee subsists, even though the principal debtor may cause rescission of his obligation. § 2 - Such exception does not include the guarantee offered for the loan granted to the minor as explained in the respective title, covered by articles 1535 and 1536.