Architecture 360 vs Camilleri — Architect Firm Wins €17,700 for Hamrun Spartans Master Plan Work

An architecture firm sued a client who commissioned work for the Hamrun Spartans football club master plan and then refused to pay two invoices totalling €17,700.

Civil Court (First Hall) · Judge Dr. Audrey Demicoli LL.D. · 27 March 2026

Architecture 360 Limited, an architecture firm, was engaged by Mario Camilleri to provide professional architectural services in connection with the Hamrun Spartans Master Plan project. The firm completed the work and issued two invoices totalling €17,700. Camilleri refused to pay. The firm brought proceedings to have Camilleri declared a debtor for the full amount. Camilleri contested the claim. The court found in favour of Architecture 360 and declared Mario Camilleri a debtor for the full amount of €17,700. The judgment carries the legal consequences of a declared debt, meaning enforcement proceedings can now follow if payment is not made voluntarily.

Plaintiff won. Mario Camilleri declared debtor for €17,700 representing unpaid architectural fees. Legal costs awarded against defendant.

• A professional who completes commissioned work is entitled to be paid even if the client later decides not to proceed with the project
• Unpaid professional invoices can be recovered through the Civil Court — the debtor is formally declared liable
• Once declared a debtor by court judgment, enforcement proceedings including wage garnishment and property attachment are available
• Always have a written contract and signed fee agreement before starting professional work to avoid disputes

Civil Code Ch. 16 Arts. 1570-1587 — mandate and service contracts; enforcement of judgments