The court marshal must carry out notification of court documents to the correct address of the person or company, he would like to notify. This…
Marthese HiliNovember 24, 2023
The Court of Appeal annulled an appeal on the ground that the appeal was dealing with the merits of the case and not on a…
Marthese HiliNovember 5, 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 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
Those who claim to represent a party in a lawsuit have to prove their representation. This was held in Dr Michelle Tabone on behalf of…
Marthese HiliApril 23, 2023
Employment-related complaints are lodged before the Industrial Tribunal. The latter has exclusive jurisdiction to hear cases instituted by employees in relation to unfair dismissal, trade…
Marthese HiliApril 12, 2023
Restrictive covenants such as non-compete and non-solicitation clauses are not regulated by Maltese law. The recognition of such clauses by Maltese courts is limited in…
Marthese HiliApril 12, 2023
The court must interpret the law on the recusal of a judge strictly. This was held in a judgement in Mary Grace D’Amato -v- Luqa…
Marthese HiliApril 2, 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
