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§ 50. — 50. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 50, Sec. 4.)

California § 50.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 1.DIVISION 1. PERSONS
Part 2.PART 2. PERSONAL RIGHTS

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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 50. (2026).

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Any necessary force may be used to protect from wrongful injury the person or property of oneself, or of a spouse, child, parent, or other relative, or member of one’s family, or of a ward, servant, master, or guest.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 50, Sec. 4. (SB 1005) Effective January 1, 2017.

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