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Criminal Code Act 1924
44Defence of movable property with claim of right
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44 Defence of movable property with claim of right
It is lawful for a person in peaceable possession of any movable property under a claim of right, and for any person lawfully assisting him or acting by his authority, to use such force as is necessary to defend his possession of the property against any person whether entitled by law to possession thereof or not; provided that such force is not intended and is not likely to cause death or grievous bodily harm.