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Delict [2023] ZAGPPHC 229

Mokete v Minister Of Safety And Security

Mokete v Minister Of Safety And Security [2023] ZAGPPHC 229; 36727/2008 (29 March 2023)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
36727/2008
Judge
Nyathi

High Court damages judgment after a police shooting caused an incomplete spinal cord injury. General damages and future expenses were awarded, but loss of earnings was not proved.

  • Police Shooting
  • Quantum Of Damages
  • General Damages
  • Future Medical Expenses
  • Delict
  • Police-shooting
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Delict [2010] ZAECPEHC 21

Jordaan v Minister of Safety and Security (2012/08)

Jordaan v Minister of Safety and Security (2012/08) [2010] ZAECPEHC 21 (25 May 2010)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Port Elizabeth
Case number
2012/08
Judge
Pillay

The court held the Minister liable for damages after finding that police failed to justify shooting the plaintiff during an attempted arrest.

  • Police Shooting
  • Onus Of Proof
  • Damages For Personal Injury
  • Justification Of Force
  • Effecting Arrest
  • Police-shooting
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