Hope v Evered: 1886

It is an actionable wrong to procure the issue of a search warrant without reasonable cause and with malice.

Citations:

(1886) 17 QBD 338

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

CitedGibbs and others v Rea PC 29-Jan-1998
(Cayman Islands) The respondent worked for a bank. He disclosed a business interest, but that interest grew in importance to the point where he resigned in circumstances amounting to constructive dismissal. His home and business officers were raided . .
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Torts – Other, Police

Updated: 13 August 2022; Ref: scu.184700