Civil LawCommercial Law When contractual obligations are outlined clearly in writing, obligations must be honoured The Court ruled that when contractual obligations are outlined clearly in writing, such contractual obligations must be honoured and other interpretations should not be taken…MMA EditorJanuary 29, 2023
Civil LawFamily Law Care and custody of a child is based on the principle of what is in the best interest and advantage of that child Care and custody is not based solely on who is the better parent, but the court must see the best interest of the child in…MMA EditorOctober 22, 2022
Property Law Commercial leased properties must be made use of Commercial premises will be terminated if it is not being made use of.MMA EditorJanuary 31, 2021
Civil Law Can a ‘force majeure’ clause be invoked in view of COVID-19? A ‘force majeure’ clause is commonly inserted in contracts as a means to excuse the performance of a contract on the basis of a defined…MMA EditorSeptember 25, 2020
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
Civil Law Unclear claims may be deduced from premises Although a claim listed in an application may be unclear, other premises mentioned in the same application may throw light on what is being asked…MMA EditorJanuary 12, 2018
Civil LawProcedural Law Civil courts are competent to decide on all civil matters The First Hall of the Civil Court is competent to decide on all civil matters that are raised before it, unless expressly excluded by law.…MMA EditorJanuary 27, 2017
Civil LawProperty Law Damages arise when a co-owner excludes another co-owner The First Hall of the Civil Court on 15 March 2016, delivered a judgement in Paul Lungaro -v- Salvino Lungaro. Mr Justice Lawrence Mintoff held…MMA EditorMarch 28, 2016