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Criminal Law [1986] ZASCA 23

S v Barnard (209/1984)

S v Barnard (209/1984) [1986] ZASCA 23 (24 March 1986)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
209/1984
Judges
Jansen, Van Heerden, Nestadt

Appeal against a culpable homicide conviction failed. The court held that section 49(2) justification was not proved on the facts.

  • Statutory Justification
  • Manslaughter
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Arrest Powers
  • Use Of Deadly Force
  • Criminal-law
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