Summary of "Audiência de Instrução N. 19 – Proc.n. 0011897-08.2006.8.12.0001"

Court Hearing on Usucaption Lawsuit

The video depicts a court hearing concerning a usucaption (adverse possession) lawsuit filed by a woman named Rosaura, who is represented by the public defender’s office. The hearing features testimonies from neighbors and witnesses who have known Rosaura for many years. Their statements aim to establish her long-term occupation and residence on a plot of land located on Rua César Francisco, Helices.

Key Testimonies

Luzinete Aparecida de Souza Sinos Luzinete has known Rosaura for over 15 years as a neighbor in Vila Popular. She described Rosaura’s residence as a modest wooden house that Rosaura built herself. Although Luzinete does not know how Rosaura originally acquired the property (whether by purchase or occupation), she confirmed that Rosaura has lived there continuously. Luzinete also mentioned that Rosaura currently lives with her cousin Mariana, who helps care for her when she travels.
Roman Martinez Roman has known Rosaura for over 20 years and confirmed that she has lived on the same street (Rua César Francisco) throughout this time. He noted that Rosaura has made some additions to the house over the years but was already living there when he met her. Roman also affirmed that no one has ever tried to evict Rosaura or challenge her possession of the property.

Both witnesses emphasized that Rosaura’s occupation of the land has been long-standing and uncontested, supporting her claim of usucaption.

Additional Information

The hearing was recorded with the permission of the parties involved. The recording is intended to serve as a practical learning tool for law students.
The judge indicated that final arguments and statements would follow, with a subsequent sentencing to be issued.
The hearing was scheduled to conclude before another hearing later the same day.

Presenters and Contributors

Judge: Unnamed
Public Defender(s): Unnamed
Witnesses: Luzinete Aparecida de Souza Sinos and Roman Martinez
Plaintiff: Rosaura (represented by public defenders)
Others Mentioned: João Romão, Conjur Celina Hamoy, Mariana (Rosaura’s cousin)