The proposed claimant sought leave under the 1983 Act to bring an action for assault and false imprisonment, and further a disapplication of the limitation period to allow a claim out of time. The defendant said that the proposed claimant had been found in a public place and had been to appear to be suffering a mental disorder.
Judges:
Coulson J
Citations:
[2009] EWHC 2969 (QB)
Links:
Statutes:
Mental Health Act 1983 136 139
Citing:
Cited – Winch v Jones CA 1986
The court asked as to the criteria which should be applied when considering an application by a mental patient for leave to bring proceedings under section 139: ‘section 139 protects the defendant unless and until the applicant obtains leave. This . .
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Health, Police, Limitation
Updated: 05 August 2022; Ref: scu.380361
