Procedures
Appeals System in Brazilian Law
Introduction The appeals system in Brazil is a multi-tiered structure allowing parties to challenge judicial decisions through various procedural remedies. Governed primarily by the Civil Procedure …
Arbitration Procedure in Brazil
Introduction Arbitration procedure in Brazil is governed by Law 9.307/1996 (the Brazilian Arbitration Act), as amended by Law 13.129/2015. The Act provides a flexible framework for both institutional …
Civil Procedure Code 2015 (CPC/2015)
Introduction The Civil Procedure Code of 2015 (CPC/2015, Law 13.105/2015) replaced the 1973 CPC and represents the most comprehensive reform of Brazilian civil procedure in decades. The CPC/2015 …
Class Actions in Brazil
Introduction Class actions in Brazil (ações coletivas) provide a mechanism for collective enforcement of rights, allowing litigation of claims affecting multiple individuals or the entire community. …
Criminal Procedure in Brazil
Introduction Criminal procedure in Brazil is governed primarily by the Criminal Procedure Code (CPP, Decree-Law 3.689/1941), which reflects an inquisitorial heritage that has been progressively …
Precatory Requests in Brazil
Introduction Precatory requests (precatórios) are the constitutional mechanism for payment of judicial debts owed by the federal, state, or municipal government. When a final judgment requires the …