No person can take the law in his own hands, even if his own rights are allegedly being violated by the other party. This was…
Jodie DarmaninJuly 21, 2024
udge Lawrence Mintoff, dismissed claims by property owners seeking to challenge the rent arrangements of their property, citing disproportionate interference with their property rights. In…
Gianluca CappittaJuly 10, 2024
The lack of a statement of defence does not mean that the Defendant is admitting to the claims filed by the Plaintiff. This was held…
Malcolm MifsudJune 27, 2024
As we witness a rise in temperatures in Malta during the summer season, we also start witnessing an increase in office disputes centered around the…
Charlene Baldacchino GauciJune 23, 2024
A plea of res judicata was rejected because the merits of the case were not examined in the first instance. Despite the Maltese Courts' commitment…
Jodie DarmaninJune 16, 2024
The Court should take into account the value of the property when calculating the increase in rent. This was held in a judgement delivered by…
Malcolm MifsudJune 3, 2024
A threat must be realistic and the person who is making the threat must have the means to carry out the threat. This was held…
Malcolm MifsudMay 24, 2024
The Court needs to be satisfied that a precautionary warrant was issued to safeguard a legitimate claim and was not issued because of abuse of…
Malcolm MifsudMay 12, 2024
If there is no representative, this does not make the acts null. On the other hand, this does not mean that the case can continue…
Malcolm MifsudApril 25, 2024
