§ 54-19. Use of force or violence in defense.

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The use of force or violence upon the person of another is justifiable, when committed for the purpose of preventing a forcible offense against the person, provided that the force or violence used must be reasonable and apparently necessary to prevent such offense.

(Code 1956, § 42-21)

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Similar provisions, R.S. 14:19.

                    
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