Chapter IV · Members’ resolutions

Article 60 Common provisions on proceedings for nullity and annulment

Artigo 60.º · Disposições comuns às acções de nulidade e de anulação

Código das Sociedades Comerciais · Decree-Law No. 262/86 · consolidated text checked 26 October 2026

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1. Both proceedings for a declaration of nullity and proceedings for annulment are brought against the company.

1 - Tanto a acção de declaração de nulidade como a de anulação são propostas contra a sociedade.

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2. Where several proceedings challenge the validity of the same resolution, they must be joined in accordance with Article 275(2) of the Code of Civil Procedure.

2 - Havendo várias acções de invalidade da mesma deliberação, devem elas ser apensadas, observando-se a regra do n.º 2 do artigo 275.º do Código de Processo Civil.

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3. The company shall bear all costs of proceedings brought by the supervisory body or, where there is none, by any manager, even if those proceedings are unsuccessful.

3 - A sociedade suportará todos os encargos das acções propostas pelo órgão de fiscalização ou, na sua falta, por qualquer gerente, ainda que sejam julgadas improcedentes.

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The company is defendant; joinder and costs remain. The source's historical CPC Article 275(2) reference is preserved and flagged.

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