North Dakota Code 12.1-05-04 – Defense of others
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A person is justified in using force upon another person in order to defend anyone else if:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12.1-05-04
- Force: means physical action. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- person: includes , where relevant, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
1. The person defended would be justified in defending himself; and
2. The person coming to the defense has not, by provocation or otherwise, forfeited the right of self-defense.