References: [1830] 1 M and Rob 15, [1830] EngR 887, (1830) 4 Car & P 350, (1830) 172 ER 735 (B), [1830] EngR 888, (1830) 174 ER 6
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A person may use a proportionate degree of force to defend himself, or others, from attack or the threat of imminent attack, or to defend his property or the property of others in the same circumstances.
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