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The loss of remission is not a punishment but a means of keeping discipline in prison

Malcolm Mifsud

The introduction of the Remission Board meant the prison authorities could reduce the days of remission and therefore, the longer prisoners are kept

The Court may ask an interested party to join a court case

Malcolm Mifsud

The Court has the power to order a third party to a lawsuit to join the action, if the third party has a direct interest in the case

Separation and divorce authorised simultaneously

Malcolm Mifsud

Either of the spouses may demand separation if, for two years or more, he or...

Either of the spouses may demand separation if, for two...

Tenant must prove all requisites of Civil Code to prove a valid title

Malcolm Mifsud

The contracts presented left no doubt that the plaintiffs are the owners of the...

The contracts presented left no doubt that the plaintiffs...

Lack of health and safety measures leads to compensation following death

Malcolm Mifsud

In their application the heirs of Joseph Barbara held that the defendant company was the deceased’s employer, who failed to ensure that all safety...

In their application the heirs of Joseph Barbara held that...

Agreement to not have children before marriage does not render a civil marriage null

By Joseph Mizzi, Partner at Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates

By Joseph Mizzi, Partner at Mifsud & Mifsud...

Court allows corrections of taxed bill although it had been paid

Malcolm Mifsud

The difference in the taxed bill was substantial and it would not have been...

The difference in the taxed bill was substantial and it...

When a latent defect claim is time-barred

Malcolm Mifsud

In his application Vella Laurenti had purchased a property in Xaghra, Gozo on...

In his application Vella Laurenti had purchased a property...

Court agrees with husband’s eviction after separation

Malcolm Mifsud

The First Hall of the Civil Court agreed that the Family Court had to order a...

The First Hall of the Civil Court agreed that the Family...

Court allows stay of proceedings in EU trademark case

Malcolm Mifsud

The plaintiff company held that it developed and markets the famous game Candy...

The plaintiff company held that it developed and markets...

Appeals from Arbitrations should be limited to point of law

Malcolm Mifsud

The Court of Appeal held that the grounds of appeal following an...

The Court of Appeal held that the grounds of appeal...

Malcolm Mifsud

The First Hall of the Civil Court refused an application for the revocation of a garnishee order by means of a counter warrant, holding that the order was...

The First Hall of the Civil Court refused an application...

Court upholds garnishee, but reduces amount

Malcolm Mifsud

The First Hall of the Civil Court, presided by Ms Justice Lorraine Schembri...

The First Hall of the Civil Court, presided by Ms Justice...

Court turns down judicial review case because of non-observance of 10-day rule

Malcolm Mifsud

The Court decided on 13 August, 2015 in Corinne Ward -v- Foundation for Medical Services and the Chief Government Medical Officer that it could not proceed...

The Court decided on 13 August, 2015 in Corinne Ward -v-...

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