Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12)

Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 435

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435. Non-appearance, except in the case of a person served with a judicial notice, shall not debar any claimant who has not entered an appearance from exercising, by separate proceedings, any right of action to which he may be entitled against the successful party. Sub-title IV O F U NCERTAIN OR U NKNOWN HEIRS State Advocate to take possession of inheritance where no known heirs are present in Malta. Amended by: L.N. 46 of 1965. LVIII.1974.68; XXV.2019.13.

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