PORTUGUESE CODE OF

The Portuguese Code of Civil Procedure, 1939

This law is the Portuguese Code of Civil Procedure from 1939, which governs how court judgments are enforced in Goa. It applies to anyone involved in legal disputes where a court has ordered a specific action, such as delivering a property or performing a task, and the losing party refuses to comply. The code outlines strict procedures for summoning the debtor, allowing them to file objections, and ensuring the court can take over the execution itself. It matters because it provides a structured legal framework to ensure that court orders are actually carried out, protecting the rights of creditors and maintaining the rule of law.

Some statutory text is still being prepared for this language version.

PDF: pending for this language.