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🇲🇹 Malta · first-instance court

Civil Court, First Hall

Il-Prim'Awla tal-Qorti Ċivili

Reviewed· 2026-08-02Valletta

The principal superior court of first instance for civil and commercial claims, which also exercises constitutional jurisdiction at first instance in human-rights actions.

How the court is constituted

Tier
first instance
Court type
Superior court of first instance
Jurisdiction
National — civil and commercial claims above the inferior threshold
Seat
Valletta
Composition
Single judge.
Languages
Maltese, English

Where an appeal goes next

Appeal to the Court of Appeal in its superior composition.

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