Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 125

125. (1) In the superior courts and in the Court of Magistrates (Gozo) in its superior jurisdiction, proceedings are ordinarily instituted by application, whether sworn or not, as provided by law. (2) In the Court of Magistrates (Malta), and in the Court of Magistrates (Gozo) in its inferior jurisdiction, proceedings ar e instituted by application. 40 CAP. 12.] CODE OF ORGANIZATION AND CIVIL PROCEDURE Title I Substituted by: XXIV .1995.56. OF THE MODE OF PROCEDURE BY APPLICATION FOR APPEAL Proceedings by libel in first instance.