In the case Mary Rose Enriquez vs Martin Schembri, the Court of Appeal reaffirmed the fundamental principle that an executive warrant cannot travel beyond the…
Malcolm MifsudSeptember 12, 2026
In a judgement delivered on 23 July 2026, the Constitutional Court awarded compensation for a human rights breach but declined to order the eviction in…
Malcolm MifsudAugust 8, 2026
The law allows co-owners of a property to arrive at a fair price when the majority would like to sell, while the minority is resisting…
Malcolm MifsudJuly 17, 2026
The Appeals Court upheld a request for a retrial because the court had previously applied the wrong article of law on collation. This was held…
Malcolm MifsudJune 20, 2026
A claimant who asserts that conditions of a sale were satisfied must produce the best available evidence to support the claim. Failure to do so…
Malcolm MifsudJune 11, 2026
The Lands Arbitration Board must have a valid valuation before it comes to its decision on compensation for land expropriated by the government. This was…
Malcolm MifsudMay 6, 2026
The courts would allow minor works to a rented property but substantial changes will result in termination and eviction. This was held in a judgement…
Malcolm MifsudApril 30, 2026
The court found a driver was fully liable for a fatal accident because she failed to maintain a proper lookout and proper control of her…
Malcolm MifsudApril 11, 2026
In a judgement delivered on 25 March 2026, Magistrate Joseph Gatt reaffirmed the principle that a revision of rent must be based on the property’s…
Malcolm MifsudApril 2, 2026
