by a written document the article cited is from the portuguese civil codethe court also noted it is clear that the provisions of article 1565 of the code are still in force therefore in terms of the said article the mother was not entitled to transfer her share in the suit shop to her two sons without the consent of the other sons and daughtersarticle 1565 of the code provides that the parents or grandparents shall not be entitled to sell or mortgage to children or grandchildren if the other children or grandchildren do not consent to the sale or mortgage