Property Law Court explains elements of Article 495A The particular elements of this section in the Civil Code were explained by Honourable Judge Mark Chetcuti in the case of Abela Carmelo Et vs…Marthese HiliMay 23, 2018
Family Law DNA is not the only evidence to establish the paternity of a child In the absence of DNA, declaration of the parents of a child could be sufficient to prove the paternity of a child.MMA EditorMarch 31, 2018
Family Law Surname change from foreign ‘deed poll’ effected in Malta subject to proof Once the defendant received the original marriage certificate and registered the plaintiff under that name, it would not be legally possible for Maltese law to…Marthese HiliMarch 9, 2018
Civil Law Prescription period for compensation of works between parts, commences upon split The First Hall of the Civil Courts pointed out that the prescription period for compensation due to one partner for works carried out in the…MMA EditorJanuary 24, 2018
Arbitration Law Extension of contract means an increase in payment The Court of Appeal ruled that even though there is a fixed price contract, if there is an extension of the service, then the contractor…Marthese HiliDecember 29, 2017
Civil Law Couple responsible for damages irrespective of subsequent separation A married couple are jointly responsible for damages caused to another property, if at the time, it formed part of their community of acquests, even…Marthese HiliDecember 22, 2017
Property Law Rent Regulation Board, not the courts, is competent to hear all cases concerning rent The First Hall of the Civil Court referred a case to the Rent Regulation Board after it decided that it was not competent to hear…Marthese HiliDecember 10, 2017
Family Law Court removes parental authority from disinterested father The Court awarded the full parental authority to a mother after it was shown that the father was disinterested in his child. This took place…Marthese HiliDecember 1, 2017
Civil Law Period of prescription may be interrupted even after it elapses The facts of the case of Joginder Singh Dhingsa v Anthony Grech et. revolved around a sum of money amounting to €34,250. This was held by…Marthese HiliNovember 24, 2017
Property Law Parties may compete with different titles over the same properties If two parties are making claims on the same property, the plaintiff may be allowed to show the Court that he has a better title…MMA EditorNovember 10, 2017