# Civil court rulings for personal misconduct in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/civil-court-rulings-for-personal-misconduct-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-17T18:00:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The provided snapshots detail separate legal rulings in Brazil involving civil damages for personal misconduct.

In Goiás, a court in Anápolis ordered a man to pay R$ 13,658.60 for material damages and R$ 5,000 in moral damages following a 29-day marriage. The judge ruled the defendant engaged in “sentimental fraud” and “unjust enrichment” by inducing his former wife to cover wedding and household expenses under false pretenses. The defense has indicated intentions to appeal.

In Minas Gerais, the Eleventh Civil Chamber of the Court of Justice upheld a decision ordering a man to pay 5,000 reais in moral damages for stalking and harassment. The court found the defendant violated the victim’s privacy by monitoring her routine and creating fake social media profiles. The court also rejected the defendant’s attempt to sue the woman for 50,000 reais, ruling she was exercising her right to judicial protection.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Man ordered to pay damages for stalking in Juiz de Fora

A court in Minas Gerais, Brazil, ordered a man to pay 5,000 reais in damages to a woman for stalking and violating her privacy after he ignored her requests to cease contact.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/man-ordered-to-pay-damages-for-stalking-in-juiz-de-fora

### 2026-09-17: Goiás court orders man to reimburse ex-wife after 29-day marriage

A judge in Goiás, Brazil, ordered a man to pay over R$ 18,000 to his ex-wife after a 29-day marriage, citing sentimental fraud and unjust enrichment regarding wedding and household expenses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gois-court-orders-man-to-reimburse-ex-wife-after-29-day-marriage

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