Topic: the law of self-defense is the law of necessity, and the ne… · Go Syfert
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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 6 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from McCullough v. McCullough.

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1 McCullough v. McCullough Anchor
sc · 1978
green “the law of self-defense is the law of necessity, and the necessity relied upon must not arise out of defendant's own misconduct. accordingly, a defendant must reasonably fear death or serious bodily harm to himself at the hands of his victim.” 3
2 McGhee v. Commonwealth
va · 1978
green “the law of self-defense is the law of necessity, and the necessity relied upon must not arise out of defendant's own misconduct. accordingly, a defendant must reasonably fear death or serious bodily harm to himself at the hands of his victim.” 3

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