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· 9/29/1976

Byrd v. Isgitt

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  • 338 So. 2d 374

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  • \The general rule is that where a person reasonably believes he is threatened with bodily harm he may use whatever force appears to be reasonably necessary to protect himself.\

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Judges: Culpepper, Domengeaux and Guidry

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