MALTA Law and Practice Contributed by: Ann Fenech, Adrian Attard, Lara Saguna Axiaq and Martina Farrugia, Fenech & Fenech Advocates
not bound to interpret a law in the same manner as another judge. That said, parties often cite case law to support their respective positions, as this does have a great deal of persuasive value. Finally, and particularly as regards maritime matters, if there is a lacuna under Maltese law, Maltese courts very frequently refer to English judgments for guidance.
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