In considering immunity given to officers acting in execution of their duty, ‘I think the governing question for the jury was, whether the defendant really believed that the facts existed which would bring the case within the statute . . , and honestly intended to put the law in force; and that, if the jury found that the defendant did so really believe, and did so honestly intend, then the defendant was entitled to a verdict’
Judges:
Erle C.J
Citations:
(1862) 13 C B (N S ) 392 [143 E R 156]
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Crooks v Ebanks PC 30-Mar-1999
PC (Jamaica) Whilst chasing an armed criminal, the police officer tripped, discharging his gun, which hit the claimant. She sought damages. The officer claimed immunity under the Act.
Held: The dropping of . .
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Updated: 07 December 2022; Ref: scu.183136