Juridical interest in constitutional proceedings

Abstract

In Maltese procedural law, the juridical interest notion is engrained in our legal system, at least in civil law. In our system, to initiate proceedings and open a case before a court of law, plaintiff or applicant must prove juridical interest which is personal in the subject matter of the litigation. He cannot start proceedings in order to obtain an opinion, or for mere personal satisfaction. There must be a tangible benefit to him in consequence of a breached legal right.