Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 551

551. Any agreement the validity of which is dependent upon the authorization or leave gran ted by the court, shall in all c ases, under pain of nullity, be effected by means of a notarial deed: Provided that this article shall not apply to any obligation entered in the acts of this court. Validity of certain obligations authorized by the Court of voluntary jurisdiction to depend on registration in Public Registry. Amended by: XLVI.1973.108; IX.2004.11.