· 1/15/1877
Trogden v. Henn
Citations
- 85 Ill. 237
Syllabus
<p>Assault and battery—self-defense. A person is liable in an action of trespass for an assault and battery, although the plaintiff makes the first assault, if he uses more force than is necessary for the defense of his person.</p>
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