§ 780.971 Short title
§ 780.972 Use of deadly force by individual not engaged in commission of crime; conditions
§ 780.973 Duty to retreat; effect of act on common law
§ 780.974 Right to use deadly force; effect of act on common law
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws > Chapter 780 > Act 309 of 2006 - Self-Defense Act

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o