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Theobald v Crichmore: 1818

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:

CitedCrooks 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 . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

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Updated: 01 December 2022; Ref: scu.183137

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