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ND K-3.40. Defense of Others

ND K-3.40. Defense of Others

State: North Dakota

 

North Dakota Pattern Jury Instructions (N.D.P.J.I.  1985)

ND K-3.40. Defense of Others

A person is justified in using force upon another in order to defend anyone else if the one defended would be justified to act in self-defense and the person coming to the defense has not, by provocation or otherwise, forfeited the right of self-defense.

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