Ellis v Frape - [1954] NZLR 341

Police Force — Civil Action against Constables — Assault — Costs — Proof of Use of Excessive Force — Onus on Plaintiff — Costs of Such Action where Plaintiff Success — ful — Certificate by Judge presiding at Trial — Crown a "person" — Police Force Act, 1947, s 39 (3) — Crown Proceedings Act, 1950, s 6 (3).

Evidence — Civil Action — Facts alleged in Pleadings constituting Crime — Standard of Proof required.