The Court has the power to order a third party to a lawsuit to join the action, if the third party has a direct interest…
Marthese HiliDecember 24, 2023
Malta is a small country with a population of 500,000. Recently, a newspaper reported that there are slightly over 15,000 pending court cases in Malta.
Marthese HiliOctober 20, 2023
If there is a change in circumstances which allow the reduction of a garnishee order, the Court may reduce or remove that garnishee order.
MMA EditorAugust 21, 2023
The Court of Appeal upheld a plea that the case has already been decided on (res judicata), since there existed the three elements that make…
MMA EditorAugust 10, 2023
A promise of sale agreement could not have been entered into because the seller did not yet own the property. This was held in John…
MMA EditorJune 15, 2023
If the same parties to a case, are before the Court of Appeal, then the Court of first instance of another case which is identical,…
Marthese HiliMay 11, 2023
A consignee is considered to be a legitimate respondent in intellectual property proceedings. This was outlined in LVMH Fragrance Brands vs Globtainer Logistique Algerie SARL…
MMA EditorApril 16, 2023
The Court may accept, in the interest of justice, an affidavit prepared by a witness who passed away. This was held in a decree delivered…
Marthese HiliMarch 26, 2023
In Motor vehicle collisions, where the claim arises under the Motor Vehicle Insurance (Third Party Risk) Ordinance, the judicial letter shall also be notified to…
Marthese HiliNovember 6, 2022
