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AI summary
The High Court heard an appeal against a conviction for common assault arising from an incident at Sandown Blues restaurant in Kleinmond. The court said the requirements of the offence were established and that the de minimis principle did not warrant acquittal. The appeal was dismissed.
This may be relevant to criminal law matters involving common assault and the application of de minimis non curat lex.
Evidence from source
having regard to all relevant circumstances, assault not so trivial as to warrant acquittal on the basis of de minimis – appeal dismissed.
Supports: plain_summary sentence 2 and 3
The appeal is dismissed.
Supports: plain_summary sentence 3