Okla. Stat. tit. 76, § 76-9
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 76, § 76-9, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 76, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 76,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Right to use force
Official statutory text
Any necessary force may be used to protect from wrongful injury
the person or property of one's self, or of a wife, husband, child,
parent or other relative, or member of one's family, or of a ward,
servant, master or guest.
R.L. 1910, § 2958.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 76. Torts Page 13
the person or property of one's self, or of a wife, husband, child,
parent or other relative, or member of one's family, or of a ward,
servant, master or guest.
R.L. 1910, § 2958.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 76. Torts Page 13
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