Administrative Law Not all decisions from the Medical Council may be appealed from Appeals from the Medical Council can take place only if it concerns the cancellation of a medical practitioner ‘s registration. This was decided in a…Malcolm MifsudAugust 22, 2020
Property Law Although Lands Authority took their time, they did it correctly The Lands Authority have a legal duty to decide on all aspects of public property and had a right to refuse an application to increase…Malcolm MifsudAugust 14, 2020
Criminal Law No legal definitions of negligent driving and dangerous driving Although there is no legal definition of what negligent driving and dangerous driving is, the Court must see the degree of recklessness one uses when…Malcolm MifsudAugust 7, 2020
Property Law Debtor must prove set-off if it is being claimed If a debtor claims that the debt is paid through a set-off then it is the debtor who has to prove this and not the…Malcolm MifsudJuly 31, 2020
Family Law Cruelty in marriage has its consequences Proved physical and psychological violence in marriage is a cause for separation and the court has the discretion apply a number of sanctions. This was…Malcolm MifsudJuly 17, 2020
Property Law Non fulfilment of obligations may result in damages Damages may ensue as a consequence when someone fails to fulfil his or her obligations.This was held in Darren Abela -v- Carmelo Muscat et on…Malcolm MifsudJuly 10, 2020
Employment Law On last day of work, one can apply to Industrial Tribunal The four-month period in which a former employee may file an Industrial Tribunal action against the former employer starts on the last day of work.Malcolm MifsudJuly 3, 2020
Administrative LawProcedural Law Authorities have an obligation to assist the public Authorities are bound at law to give all vital information to the public in order for the public to conform with regulations. This was held…Malcolm MifsudJune 26, 2020
Civil LawCommercial Law Civil Court has competence to hear issues dealing with commercial rural leases The Civil Court have jurisdiction to decide cases concerning commercial leases irrespective if the property may be in a rural zone. This was held in…Malcolm MifsudJune 19, 2020
Criminal Law Suspended sentence cannot be awarded in certain circumstances The Court of Criminal Appeal switched the punishment of a person who was first awarded a suspended sentence, since this was not permitted at law.…Malcolm MifsudJune 13, 2020