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AI summary
The judgment concerns an appeal about unlawful arrest and detention arising from a charge of common assault. The court upheld the appeal, set aside the magistrate’s order, and ordered the respondent to pay each appellant R60 000 plus interest and costs.
It may be relevant to arrest, detention, and damages matters, as well as the interpretation of section 40(1)(b) of the Criminal Procedure Act and schedule 1.
Evidence from source
Summary: Unlawful arrest and detention – section 40(1)(b) of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 – whether common assault falls within schedule 1
Supports: The case concerns unlawful arrest and detention and section 40(1)(b) of the Criminal Procedure Act.
The summons was served on 15 February 2019. There are no special circumstances that justify a deviation from the default position. Interest shall run from that date to the date of payment.
Supports: Interest was ordered from 15 February 2019.