Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 213

213. In first instance, in the Cour t of Magistrates (Malta) and in the Court of Magistrates (Gozo) in its inferior jurisdiction, w here the claim as stated in the applic ation has not been made to app ear, but nevertheless, another right has been made to appear althoug h such other right does not fall precisely within the terms of th e claim as originally framed, the court may adjudge upon such other rig ht so made to appear on the same application: Provided that the court shall, if a request is made to that effect, or if it shall deem it proper so to do, allow a short t ime to the defendant to prepare his defen ce against such other right: Provided further that in no cas e shall the court award a sum beyond that originally claimed. Appearance of parties in inferior courts.