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Delict [2021] ZANWHC 79

Skosana v Minister of Police (391/2019)

Skosana v Minister of Police (391/2019) [2021] ZANWHC 79 (23 November 2021)

Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
391/2019
Judge
R D Hendricks

The High Court found a 14-year-old plaintiff was unlawfully detained for about an hour, but rejected the assault claim and awarded R5,000 plus costs.

  • Unlawful Arrest
  • Unlawful Detention
  • Quantification Of Non Patrimonial Damages
  • Solatium
  • Minor Rights
  • Unlawful-arrest
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