Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 2

2. (1) The courts of justice of civil jurisdiction for Malta are either superior or inferior. Each court may be divided into different sections. (2) Unless otherwise established by law, the President of Malta may by Order establish the sections of each Court, and designate the categories of cases assigned to each section; and may by subsequent Order amend, revoke or substitute such Order. (3) Saving any other provision of law, the courts of justice of civil jurisdiction are exclusively vested with the judicial authority in civil matters within the jurisdiction of the tribunals of Malta. Superior courts. Amended by: XIII.1964.2. Substituted by: L.N. 148 of 1975; XXIV.1995.2.