# Law No. 4248 of July 30, 1963

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105647877](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105647877)  
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## Summary
Law No. 4248 of July 30, 1963 is a Brazilian federal statute that amends specific provisions of the Civil Procedure Code (Código de Processo Civil) and a 1941 decree. It was enacted during the presidency of João Goulart and is formally cited as "Lei nº 4248/1963."

## Key Facts
- **Official Designation:** Lei nº 4248, de 30 de julho de 1963
- **Publication Date:** July 30, 1963
- **Place of Publication:** Brasília, Brazil
- **Enacting Authority:** Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil, under President João Goulart
- **Legal Nature:** Instance of a statute (formal written document that creates law)
- **Primary Subject Matter:** Amends Article 945, item I, of the Brazilian Civil Procedure Code (Código de Processo Civil) and Articles 1 and 2 of Decree 3077 of February 26, 1941.
- **Legal Digest:** "ALTERA O INCISO I DO ARTIGO 945 DO CODIGO DO PROCESSO CIVIL E OS ARTIGOS 1 E 2 DO DECRETO 3077 DE 26 DE FEVEREIRO DE 1941"
- **Jurisdiction:** Applies to Brazil
- **Language:** Brazilian Portuguese
- **Standard Citation:** Lei nº 4248/1963
- **LexML Brazil Identifier:** `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1963-07-30;4248`
- **Official Source URL:** https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l4248.htm
- **Wikimedia Project Focus:** Listed on the focus list of WikiProject Brazilian Laws.

## FAQs
**What specific legal instruments does Law No. 4248/1963 modify?**
This law directly amends two distinct legal instruments: it changes item I of Article 945 of the Civil Procedure Code and modifies Articles 1 and 2 of Decree 3077, which was issued on February 26, 1941.

**Who was the head of state when this law was approved?**
The law was promulgated on July 30, 1963, during the presidency of João Goulart, who served as the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil at that time.

**Where can the full, official text of this 1963 Brazilian law be accessed?**
The complete text is officially published and accessible online through the Brazilian federal government's legislative portal at `https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l4248.htm` and is indexed in the national LexML system under the identifier `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1963-07-30;4248`.

**How is this law classified within legal and knowledge systems?**
It is classified as a "statute," which is a formal written document that creates law. In structured data, it is an instance of the `statute` class and is equivalent to the `https://schema.org/Legislation` type used for semantic web data about legal documents.

**What is the primary area of Brazilian law that this statute affects?**
The law's main subject is civil procedure in Brazil, as its amendments target the Código de Processo Civil. Its secondary subject is the alteration of a specific 1941 decree, indicating a focus on procedural and regulatory adjustments.

## Why It Matters
Law No. 4248/1963 is a functional component of Brazil's statutory legal system, representing a specific legislative intervention to update and modify existing procedural rules. Its significance lies in its role as a formal amendment to foundational legal codes—the Civil Procedure Code and a prior decree—thereby directly shaping the rules governing civil litigation and administrative procedures in Brazil at that time. As a published federal statute from the period of President João Goulart, it provides a concrete, citable record of legislative activity and legal evolution during a specific historical and political context. Its existence and precise amendments are critical for legal historians, practitioners, and judges interpreting the historical development of Brazilian civil procedure, allowing for accurate reconstruction of the legal framework prior to later comprehensive codes. The law's availability in the public domain via official government portals ensures persistent, unrestricted access to this specific piece of the nation's legislative history.

## Notable For
*   **Specific Amendment Target:** It is notable for its precise, narrow focus on amending only Article 945, I, of the Civil Procedure Code and two articles of a specific 1941 decree, rather than enacting broad new legislation.
*   **Historical Context:** It is a legislative artifact from the presidency of João Goulart (1961-1964), a period marked by significant political tension preceding the 1964 military coup.
*   **Structured Data Presence:** It has a dedicated, persistent identifier in Brazil's national LexML system (`urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1963-07-30;4248`), ensuring its stable integration into digital legal information infrastructures.
*   **WikiProject Recognition:** Its inclusion on the focus list of WikiProject Brazilian Laws highlights its relevance for collaborative documentation and improvement of Brazilian legal content on Wikimedia platforms.
*   **Official Publication:** It was formally promulgated and published in the official government gazette in Brasília, the nation's capital since 1960, adhering to standard federal legislative procedures.

## Body

### Identity and Classification
Law No. 4248 of July 30, 1963, is a Brazilian federal statute. Its instance_of property explicitly classifies it as a `statute`, a formal written document that creates law. It is a manifestation of statutory law within the Brazilian legal system. The law's primary Wikidata description is "Brazilian law."

### Legislative History and Enactment
The law was **approved_by** the **Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil**. The head of state at the time of its promulgation was **João Goulart**, as indicated by the qualifier on the approval property. The **point_in_time** for its enactment is **July 30, 1963**, and the **determination_method** is **promulgation**. The **place_of_publication** is **Brasília**, the federal capital. The law is part of the historical legislative output of the Brazilian federal government.

### Content and Legal Effect
The **main_subject** of the law is twofold. First, it concerns **Civil procedure in Brazil**, specifically stated as the *Codigo De Processo Civil* (Civil Procedure Code). Second, its action is a **change** (*Alteração*). The **law_digest** concisely states its operational effect: **"ALTERA O INCISO I DO ARTIGO 945 DO CODIGO DO PROCESSO CIVIL E OS ARTIGOS 1 E 2 DO DECRETO 3077 DE 26 DE FEVEREIRO DE 1941."** This means it modifies item I of Article 945 of the Civil Procedure Code and Articles 1 and 2 of Decree 3077 from 1941. The law does not create new, standalone rules but alters existing provisions within these established instruments.

### Jurisdiction, Language, and Citation
The **applies_to_jurisdiction** is unequivocally **Brazil**. The **language_of_work_or_name** is **Brazilian Portuguese**. The standard **legal_citation_of_this_text** is **"Lei nº 4248/1963"**, following Brazilian legal citation conventions. This citation format is used for referencing the law in legal documents, academic works, and court proceedings.

### Accessibility and Digital Preservation
The law has a persistent digital identifier in Brazil's national legal information system: the **lexml_brazil_id** is `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1963-07-30;4248`. The **work_available_at_url** points to its official, authoritative text hosted on the Brazilian federal government's portal (`www.planalto.gov.br`). This ensures public access to the primary source material, consistent with the public domain status typical of government statutes.

### Context within Legal Knowledge Organization
This specific law is an instance of the broader `statute` class. As a Brazilian statute, it is part of the corpus of federal legislation managed by the National Congress and promulgated by the Presidency. Its inclusion on the **on_focus_list_of_wikimedia_project** for **WikiProject Brazilian Laws** indicates its recognized importance for the systematic improvement of Wikipedia's coverage of Brazilian legislation. It contributes to the structured understanding of how specific laws amend the Civil Procedure Code, a core component of Brazil's legal architecture.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1963-07-30;4248)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=4248&ano=1963&data=30/07/1963&ato=dc0cXWq50MVRVTd3e)
3. LexML Brasil