Joubert v Attorney General (48 of 2002) [2006] SCSC 25 (25 September 2006)

Joubert v Attorney General (48 of 2002) [2006] SCSC 25 (25 September 2006)

Plaintiff suffered a clean entry and exit wound with no fracture or serious tissue damage, resulting in temporary incapacity. Damages assessed based on comparable precedents and evidence of earnings.

Citation
[2006] SCSC 25
Parties
Plaintiff: Alex Joubert; Defendant: Attorney General Rep.by the Government of Seychelles
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
25 September 2006
Case Number
48 of 2002
Procedural Posture
Delictual Action for Damages / Judgment After Concession of Liability; Quantum of Damages Determined
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Vicarious Liability, Damages Assessment, Personal Injury
Source Language
English
Tort Law Civil Procedure Vicarious Liability Damages Assessment Personal Injury

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Parties

Alex Joubert

Plaintiff

Attorney General Rep.by the Government of Seychelles

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Delictual Action for Damages / Judgment After Concession of Liability; Quantum of Damages Determined

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Quantum of damages for personal injury caused by police shooting
  2. 2 Assessment of pain, suffering, and loss of earnings

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff suffered a clean entry and exit wound with no fracture or serious tissue damage, resulting in temporary incapacity. Damages assessed based on comparable precedents and evidence of earnings.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • Plaintiff awarded Rs.33,600 with interest and costs