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When enforcing an EU member state judgment, the Maltese court should apply the law restrictively

When enforcing an EU member state judgment, the Maltese court should apply the law restrictively
Malcolm Mifsud
A judgment which was delivered in Cyprus is enforceable because the issue of public order must be interpreted restrictively
Carer ordered to find a full-time job within three months

Carer ordered to find a full-time job within three months
Malcolm Mifsud
The Appeals Court has ordered that a wife, who suffers from mental health issues, to find a full-time job within three months of the judgment
Re-discussing an agreement does not terminate that agreement

Re-discussing an agreement does not terminate that agreement

Malcolm Mifsud

If one party to agreement wants to re-discuss any terms, the agreement is still...

If one party to agreement wants to re-discuss any terms,...

Endorsed bills of exchange have to be paid irrespective of underlying obligations

Endorsed bills of exchange have to be paid irrespective of underlying obligations

Malcolm Mifsud

The law makes a difference between endorsed bills of exchange and those which are not endorsed

The law makes a difference between endorsed bills of...

Payment of deposit in civil appeals is essential

Payment of deposit in civil appeals is essential

Malcolm Mifsud

The payment of a deposit before the first sitting of an appeal is essential as...

The payment of a deposit before the first sitting of an...

Authorities may limit licences to ensure safety

Authorities may limit licences to ensure safety

Malcolm Mifsud

Transport Malta was justified to limit the berthing of a water sports vessel to...

Transport Malta was justified to limit the berthing of a...

Not all decisions from the Medical Council may be appealed from

Not all decisions from the Medical Council may be appealed from

Malcolm Mifsud

Appeals from the Medical Council can take place only if it concerns the...

Appeals from the Medical Council can take place only if it...

Although Lands Authority took their time, they did it correctly

Although Lands Authority took their time, they did it correctly

Malcolm Mifsud

The Lands Authority have a legal duty to decide on all aspects of public...

The Lands Authority have a legal duty to decide on all...

No legal definitions of negligent driving and dangerous driving

No legal definitions of negligent driving and dangerous driving

Malcolm Mifsud

Although there is no legal definition of what negligent driving and...

Although there is no legal definition of what negligent...

Debtor must prove set-off if it is being claimed

Debtor must prove set-off if it is being claimed

Malcolm Mifsud

If a debtor claims that the debt is paid through a set-off then it is the...

If a debtor claims that the debt is paid through a set-off...

Cruelty in marriage has its consequences

Cruelty in marriage has its consequences

Malcolm Mifsud

Proven physical and psychological violence in marriage is a cause for separation and the court has the discretion to apply a number of sanctions

Proven physical and psychological violence in marriage is a...

Cruelty in marriage has its consequences

Cruelty in marriage has its consequences

Malcolm Mifsud

Proved physical and psychological violence in marriage is a cause for separation and the court has the discretion apply a number of sanctions

Proved physical and psychological violence in marriage is a...

Non fulfilment of obligations may result in damages

Non fulfilment of obligations may result in damages

Malcolm Mifsud

Damages may ensue as a consequence when someone fails to fulfil his or her...

Damages may ensue as a consequence when someone fails to...

On last day of work, one can apply to Industrial Tribunal

On last day of work, one can apply to Industrial Tribunal

Malcolm Mifsud

The four-month period in which a former employee may file an Industrial...

The four-month period in which a former employee may file...

Authorities have an obligation to assist the public

Authorities have an obligation to assist the public

Malcolm Mifsud

uthorities are bound at law to give all vital information to the public in...

uthorities are bound at law to give all vital information...

Civil Court has competence to hear issues dealing with commercial rural leases

Civil Court has competence to hear issues dealing with commercial rural leases

Malcolm Mifsud

The Civil Court have jurisdiction to decide cases concerning commercial leases irrespective if the property may be in a rural zone

The Civil Court have jurisdiction to decide cases...

Suspended sentence cannot be awarded in certain circumstances

Suspended sentence cannot be awarded in certain circumstances

Malcolm Mifsud

The Court of Criminal Appeal switched the punishment of a person who was first...

The Court of Criminal Appeal switched the punishment of a...

The three principles of criminal punishment explained

The three principles of criminal punishment explained

Malcolm Mifsud

When awarding a punishment in criminal cases, the courts have to keep in mind...

When awarding a punishment in criminal cases, the courts...

Court accepts and explains defence of provocation

Court accepts and explains defence of provocation

Malcolm Mifsud

The Court of Criminal Appeal overturned a conviction of a mother, since the...

The Court of Criminal Appeal overturned a conviction of a...

Court has wide powers to appoint company administrator

Court has wide powers to appoint company administrator

Malcolm Mifsud

The Companies Act allows the Court to have a wide discretion to appoint...

The Companies Act allows the Court to have a wide...

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