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Delict [2008] ZAECHC 161

Russel v Minister of Safety and Security (963/07)

Russel v Minister of Safety and Security (963/07) [2008] ZAECHC 161 (19 September 2008)

Court
High Courts - Eastern Cape
Case number
963/07
Judge
Chetty

The High Court held that the plaintiff’s arrest and detention were unlawful because the officer lacked reasonable suspicion and acted with ulterior motive.

  • Unlawful Arrest
  • Unlawful Detention
  • Quantum Of Damages
  • Absence Of Reasonable Suspicion
  • Ulterior Motive
  • Unlawful-arrest
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