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Criminal Law [2010] ZASCA 81

SA Metal & Machinery Co (Pty) Ltd v S (398/09)

SA Metal & Machinery Co (Pty) Ltd v S (398/09) [2010] ZASCA 81; 2010 (2) SACR 413 (S (28 May 2010)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
398/09
Judges
Navsa, Van Heerden, Bosielo

The Supreme Court of Appeal set aside SA Metal’s conviction for receiving stolen copper cathodes, holding the State’s charge was limited to named employees and amendment would prejudice the defence.

  • Corporate Criminal Liability
  • Statutory Presumption
  • Reasonable Cause
  • Amendment Of Charge Sheet
  • Corporate-criminal-liability
  • Statutory-presumption
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