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The Portuguese Civil Code and the colonia tenancy contract in Madeira (1867–1967)
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In this article the author examines a form of agricultural contract known
as the colonia contract, which was widespread throughout the island of Madeira
from 1750 and which was abolished in 1967. She argues that the publication of the
liberal Civil Code of 1867 changed the rules concerning the operation of this contract.
The landlord lost control of his economic property rights over the land. The change in
the rules governing this type of contract partially explains the reduction in its use
but the impact of the change is attributed to inefficiencies that already existed in the
contract.
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Portuguese Civil Code Colonia tenancy contract Colonia Madeira (Portugal) . Faculdade de Ciências Sociais
Citation
Câmara, B. (2006). The Portuguese Civil Code and the colonia tenancy contract in Madeira (1867–1967). Continuity and change, 21(2), 213-233. doi:10.1017/S0268416006005984
Publisher
Cambridge University Press