A judgment delivered on 23 February 2026 by the Civil Court (Family Section) in a case presided by Judge Jacqueline Padovani Grima, confirmed that domestic violence is a ground...
If a person in a relationship proves that they paid for works in their partner’s property, they should be refunded
Actions concerning legacies are to be dealt with by the Superior Courts irrespective of the value
When the Superior Courts are faced with an action concerning a testimony legacy, then that Court has jurisdiction to hear and decide the case, irrespective of...
When the Superior Courts are faced with an action...
Who fails to present statement of defence on time, may do so only in exceptional circumstances
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If a defendant to a court case fails to present a statement...
Maltese courts have jurisdiction irrespective of jurisdiction clause
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Civil Procedure allows Maltese courts to take cognisance of...
Landlord cannot claim full di fermo period if property is rented to third party
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A landlord may not claim the rent for the full di fermo...
Owners have a right to visit rented property
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The law provides the right for owners to visit the rent...
Appeal from Industrial Tribunal must be filed within 12 days
An appeal from an Industrial Tribunal decision must be filed within 12 days and...
An appeal from an Industrial Tribunal decision must be...
Civil Courts bound to decide on the validity of lease agreements
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Recent amendments to the Civil Code confirm that the Civil...
Novation only takes place when obligation is extinguished to make room for a new obligation
A verbal agreement following a public deed is not novation if the terms and conditions were merely modified
A verbal agreement following a public deed is not novation...
Special circumstances may help to change punishments
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When the accused admits to charges, the Court of Criminal...
Contractors remain responsible even though the works have been accepted
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When a contractor finishes the works he or she was engaged...
Adultery has its consequences: woman made husband work lover’s field
Wife brought another man into their matrimonial home and the husband was made to live in the boxroom, then in a field and then in a garage
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Fund administrators and trustees cannot depend on advice given by other professionals
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Fund administrators and trustees of pensions funds must...
Termination of community of acquests during separation proceedings concern future dealings only
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The community of acquests may be terminated during...
Warrants enforcing executive titles may be challenged in very limited cases
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Once the merits of a case have been decided, the court...
If you engage an incompetent person, you are responsible for damages caused
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Damages caused by a incompetent contractor, will be charged...
Suspension of court case in order to wait for another court case is exceptional
The Courts may be faced with a situation whether it would be best to wait for the outcome of another case
The Courts may be faced with a situation whether it would...
Administrative decisions cannot be revoked without consultation
Authorities cannot reply merely on third party complains when it revokes...
Authorities cannot reply merely on third party complains...
It’s plaintiff that must prove its case to Court’s satisfaction
The Court may rest solely on the plaintiff’s evidence, even if the...
The Court may rest solely on the plaintiff’s...
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