Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 197

197. (1) Causes shall be tried in the order in which they stand on the list, unless the court for a good reason shall otherwise direct. Government causes. (2) Nevertheless, the causes to which the Government of Malta is a party shall always be heard before any other cause unless the court shall deem it necessary, on grounds of urgency, to follow the order of the list or to try other causes. Calling on of causes.