When enforcing a foreign judgment, the Maltese Courts should not carry out a retrial
Malcolm Mifsud
In a decree issued by the First Hall of the Civil Court in Dr Malcolm Mifsud noe vs Ugor Tatlici given on 30 October 2024, the Court ruled that Article 827(1)(a) of the Code of...
Tribunal rules against buyer in car payment dispute, orders compensation
In a judgment in the names Astrid Parnis vs Neil Attard, a Tribunal ruled that a car buyer must settle outstanding payments and reimburse fines after failing to meet the terms of...
Court blocks disciplinary procedure upon breach of human rights claims
Malcolm Mifsud

The First Hall of the Civil Court ruled that it is competent to issue a warrant of prohibitory injunction against the Public Service Commission once the...

The First Hall of the Civil Court ruled that it is...

Requisitioned property not given to owners in the public interest
Malcolm Mifsud

In a judgement delivered on Monday, 23 June, 2014 the court held that the fact...

In a judgement delivered on Monday, 23 June, 2014 the court...

The law precludes reactivation of a registered partnership
Malcolm Mifsud

On June 17, 2014 the First Hall of the Civil Court held that the court is...

On June 17, 2014 the First Hall of the Civil Court held...

Misleading government forms allow applicant an exemption on registration tax
Malcolm Mifsud

The applicant asked the Tribunal to overturn the Chairman’s decision and allow an exemption from payment of tax

The applicant asked the Tribunal to overturn the...

Non-payment of VAT to department is not misappropriation
Malcolm Mifsud

The Magistrates Court on 8 May 2014 in the name of Il-Pulizija –v-...

The Magistrates Court on 8 May 2014 in the name of...

Decision to request additional tax is turned down
Malcolm Mifsud

The Administrative Review Tribunal decided on 22 May 2014 that the Income Tax...

The Administrative Review Tribunal decided on 22 May 2014...

Company director personally responsible for giving wrongful instructions
Malcolm Mifsud

The First Hall of the Civil Courts on 16 May 2014 held that a company director was still personally responsible for damages after it was found that he had...

The First Hall of the Civil Courts on 16 May 2014 held that...

Right of Preference does not exonerate sellers from their guarantee of peaceful possession
Malcolm Mifsud

The First Hall of the Civil Court of 12 May 2014 in the lawsuit ‘Camland Limited –v- Saviour Borg, Joseph Borg, Carmelo Borg, George Borg, Alfred...

The First Hall of the Civil Court of 12 May 2014 in the...

Court allows correction of surname due to its complexity
Malcolm Mifsud

The First Hall of the Civil Court, on 30 April 2014, allowed a father to have...

The First Hall of the Civil Court, on 30 April 2014,...

Courts do not need to quote every document in its judgements
Malcolm Mifsud

The Constitutional Court turned down a request for retrial since it was alleged...

The Constitutional Court turned down a request for retrial...

Tenant ordered to vacate field due to lack of maintenance
Malcolm Mifsud

The Land Regulation Board, presided over by Dr Francesco Depasquale, ordered on...

The Land Regulation Board, presided over by Dr Francesco...

Extension to a promise of sale agreement must be registered with Inland Revenue

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Court adjusts equity compensation
Malcolm Mifsud

The Court of Appeal changed the compensation for a faulty water heater in order to satisfy the concept of equity that was applied in the Consumer Tribunal.

The Court of Appeal changed the compensation for a faulty...

Husband ordered to pay damages for mismanagement of family’s business
Malcolm Mifsud

There was no reason for Reno Grech to transfer the matrimonial home to Merger Enterprises Limited - he did not act in the family’s best interest

There was no reason for Reno Grech to transfer the...

Court upholds objection to company’s request for a provisional administrator
Malcolm Mifsud

Wallace Falzon is the only participant in the company and is the shareholder and director. If everything is above board then there is no need to appoint a...

Wallace Falzon is the only participant in the company and...

Insurance policy still valid despite previous convictions
Malcolm Mifsud

Insurance policy is still valid for third parties even though application was...

Insurance policy is still valid for third parties even...

Court blames prosecution for desertion of case
Chris Mangion

The Constitutional Court yesterday revoked the reappointment of a case and...

The Constitutional Court yesterday revoked the...

Court stated that the defendants had no legal right to occupy the property and ordered eviction

In the case Raymond Bugeja vs. Giannella Annati et, the First Hall Civil Court, presided over by Honourable Justice Mr Joseph Azzopardi, on the 29th January...

In the case Raymond Bugeja vs. Giannella Annati et, the...