Financial ServicesProperty Law Tax valuation takes into consideration whether airspace can be developed For the purposes of tax valuation, the Tax Commissioner is able to consider whether airspace purchased can be developed.Malcolm MifsudOctober 18, 2020
Civil LawConsumer Law Re-discussing an agreement does not terminate that agreement If one party to agreement wants to re-discuss any terms, the agreement is still valid at law. This was decided by the Court of Appeal…Malcolm MifsudSeptember 6, 2020
Civil LawProcedural Law Payment of deposit in civil appeals is essential The payment of a deposit before the first sitting of an appeal is essential as it guarantees the court expenses, without which the appeal will…Malcolm MifsudSeptember 4, 2020
Civil Law If there is no fraud, the best evidence rule should apply on the quantum of a claim The Court held that although there is a difference between the valuation of a damaged item, if there is no fraud, then the court is…Malcolm MifsudFebruary 16, 2018
Property Law Knowledge of spoliation is sufficient The defendant need not be the person who carried out the spoliation, but the knowledge that the works were being carried is sufficient for that…Malcolm MifsudFebruary 9, 2018
Arbitration Law Extra works must be paid for The Court of Appeal ruled that a contractor must be paid for extra works carried out. This was held on 31 October, 2016 in Saviour…Malcolm MifsudNovember 11, 2016