South Africa Case Law

Payne v Minister of Safety and Security and Others (21226/2004)

Payne v Minister of Safety and Security and Others (21226/2004) [2010] ZAGPPHC 559 (5 February 2010)

Court

North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria

Case number

21226/2004

Judge

Makgoka

High Court action dismissed after finding the arresting officer reasonably relied on a warrant and matching identity details under section 46(1) of the CPA.

• Wrongful Arrest
• Mistaken Identity
• Police Liability
• Damages
• Criminal Procedure Act Section 46
• Costs Order