Pledge on a shares certificate
The pledge should be registered with the Registrar of Companies for the protection of the creditor
The creation and registration of a pledge over a certificate of a company’s ...
Most lawyers doubt impartiality of judges
Six out of ten lawyers in Cyprus do not consider judges to be impartial, while eight out of ten believe judges are influenced by their personal ideological views, a survey ...
Appointment of a provisional liquidator
They protect the assets of a company under liquidation and maintain its status
If the creditor of a company serves to its registered office a claim for payment of over €5.000 ...
Greek Cypriot who unfurled flag in north remanded for three days
A Greek Cypriot man who tried to unfurl a Greek flag in the north on Thursday has been remanded in custody for three days, Turkish Cypriot media reported.
The man ...
Landlord refusing to collect rent
Their refusal gives a tenant the right to be heard even though the rent has not been paid
The behaviour of a landlord and a tenant is examined by the ...
Notice of reference by an acquiring authority
An acquiring authority may apply to the court to determine amount of compensation
An acquiring authority, which may be the Republic, a municipal authority or a legal entity of public ...
Referral of disputes to arbitration
An arbitration clause in an agreement is binding on the parties unless annulled by court
Parties frequently choose arbitration to resolve disputes that may arise during the execution of an ...
Order for the recovery of possession of property
If an issue arises during execution, the registrar applies to the court for directions
The order for the eviction and surrender of possession of a property, like any other order ...
Edek calls off two scheduled electoral process as court battle drags on
Following another court injunction, socialist party Edek has called off until further notice two scheduled electoral processes, with the party leader accusing dissidents of deliberate sabotage.
In a statement, party ...
Stay of execution for ERA store in Paphos after president intervenes
President Nicos Anastasiades has intervened in the case between Paphos municipality and ERA Department Store – formerly ‘Korivos’ – allowing a nine-month suspension of a ruling issued by Paphos district court for ...
Police will not appeal decision affecting recruitment drive
Authorities will not appeal an administrative court decision nullifying the hiring of 75 police officers and 25 firemen but will reassess and correct flaws in the procedure followed, attorney general Giorgos Savvides ...
Police to consult with AG’s office after court nullifies dozens of hires
Police chief Stylianos Papatheodorou on Thursday said they would discuss with the state legal service what to do next after the administrative court this week nullified the hiring of 75 police ...
Planned disputes courts would boost Cyprus as financial hub
The House justice committee on Wednesday started discussion on the establishment of a commercial and maritime disputes court, in a bid to speed up legal procedures and boost Cyprus’ prospects ...
Civil liability of an administrator of an estate
It can be examined through a lawsuit and not in the procedure of administration of the estate of the deceased
The duties and powers of an administrator of the estate ...
Injunction prohibiting the sale of a property
The injunction secures the future execution of a court judgment
When filing a lawsuit, a plaintiff can apply for an injunction to prohibit the defendant from the alienation or encumbrance ...
Sixty days in prison for driver who injured two motorcyclists
A 49-year-old man responsible for injuring two motorcyclists in a traffic accident in July 2020 was sentenced on Friday by Larnaca district court to 60 days in prison, had his licence suspended ...
Addition of a party to a pending action
The criterion is whether their legal rights or financial interests are directly affected
A person can be added as a party to an action pending before court if it is ...
Procedure for the resolution of a boundary dispute
The director of lands and surveys is always obliged to issue a decision for the resolution of a boundary dispute
When a dispute occurs regarding the boundaries of adjacent properties, ...
Coronavirus: Legal case focuses a spotlight on scientific team
In at least one meeting, members of the Covid scientific advisory committee said most transmission of the virus occurred within households rather than in retail or hospitality venues, legal filings ...
Court suspended operation of Ayia Napa establishment
Famagusta district court suspended the operation of an Ayia Napa business that was operating without the relevant license from the deputy ministry of tourism, police said on Wednesday.
According to ...
On-site determination of land area
It regulates the private right to real estate and does not promote public purpose
The decision of the director of the land registry on a property owner’s application for ...
Our View: There needs to be more awareness of security matters in general
The unacceptable shoddiness with which court security is approached by the authorities was displayed again in Limassol when in the early hours of Wednesday a room in which evidence for ...
Enclaved buyer at loss
‘The submission of an AEA application is of no value to the buyer when the issuance of the title deed is impossible’
Due diligence before buying a property, regarding both ...
Coronavirus: Court backs government, rejects challenge to Covid decrees
The Nicosia district court has rejected a motion filed by 186 people asking for an interim order exempting them from health ministry decrees imposing restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of ...