Civil LawProperty Law Co-owners may force a sale of common property The Court ordered that the plaintiffs were to sell the property in terms of the promise of sale agreement.MMA EditorOctober 4, 2019
Civil LawProcedural Law Garnishee order must be issued by court competent to take cognizance of the matter The issuing of a garnishee order by a court, that does not have the authority to issue it due to a lack of competence to…MMA EditorSeptember 27, 2019
Civil Law Disability caused by medical procedures places onus of proof on professional While the plaintiff must prove the link between the medical accident and the disability caused, it is up to the doctor to then prove that…MMA EditorJuly 13, 2019
Civil LawProperty Law Co-owners may be given the keys of the common property The First Hall of the Civil Courts held that all co-owners have a right to the key of common owned property, even though it may…MMA EditorJune 14, 2019
Civil Law If you broke your leg 50 years ago, tell your medical insurance provider The court said it could not impose upon the insurance company to renew a policy, as it is not a right that the plaintiff can…MMA EditorMay 24, 2019
Constitutional Law Housewife and pensioner still entitled to permanent disability compensation following accident The Civil Court held in its judgement that the driver who hit a pedestrian should still have used better judgement, even though she was blinded…MMA EditorJuly 13, 2018
Civil LawProcedural Law Carpenter has to pay for difference of prices for replacement works The Magistrate’s Court in Gozo ordered a carpenter to pay for the difference in price of replacement of doors, after it was established that bad…MMA EditorJune 25, 2018
Civil Law When parties create a contract written part of agreement The Court heard the facts presented by the parties, which explained that the two band clubs, both found in Hal Qormi, had created a contract…MMA EditorMay 14, 2018
Civil LawProcedural LawProperty Law Works on a pavement may contribute spoliation Works carried by one of two warring bar owners constituted spoliation of the other bar owner. This was decided by Magistrate Joanne Vella Cuschieri on…MMA EditorApril 14, 2017
Civil Law Joint and Several Liability cannot be presumed The First Hall of the Civil Court held that joint liability of two debtors has to be proved and not presumed. This was one of…MMA EditorApril 7, 2017