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Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 83.001

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

A defendant who uses force or deadly force that is justified under Chapter 9, Penal Code, is immune from civil liability for personal injury or death that results from the defendant’s use of force or deadly force, as applicable.