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The 2nd and 3rd Defendants unlawfully towed and detained the Plaintiff's vehicle prior to expiry of the statutory period, imposed extra judicial fines not provided for by law, and failed to prove counterclaim damages. Plaintiff failed to prove special damages but is entitled to general damages due to prolonged unlawful detention.
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The African Commission found Njoka’s communication against Kenya inadmissible because the alleged violations predated Kenya’s Charter ratification and the complaint was vague.
The African Commission closed a complaint alleging wrongful detention in Nigeria after information indicated the matter was being amicably resolved under Article 50.
The African Commission found Malawi in breach of Articles 4, 5 and 7 of the African Charter and referred the case to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
The African Commission closed a communication alleging wrongful detention after noting that the detainee had already been released, rendering the matter moot.
The African Commission declared Amnesty International’s communication against Tunisia inadmissible under Article 56(7) of the African Charter.
The High Court dismissed a civil suit as time-barred, holding that claims for conversion and wrongful detention were filed outside the limitation period.
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