The object (sc. of the protective statute) ‘was clearly to protect persons acting illegally, but in supposed pursuance, and with a bona fide intention of discharging their duty under the Act of Parliament’
Judges:
Lord Ellenborough C.J
Citations:
(1818) 1 B and Ald 227 [106 E R 83],
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: 01 December 2022; Ref: scu.183137
