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Civil Procedure [2021] ZAGPPHC 64

Van deVenter v Minister of Police (87269/15)

Van deVenter v Minister of Police (87269/15) [2021] ZAGPPHC 64 (15 January 2021)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
87269/15
Judge
M J Teffo

The High Court held that the plaintiff’s arrest and detention were lawful because he was found in possession of a firearm without a licence in his name.

  • Unlawful Arrest
  • Damages For Wrongful Detention
  • Firearms Control Act
  • Section 40 Arrest
  • Burden Of Proof Liability
  • Unlawful-arrest
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