Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 45, Crimes
MCA Title 45 § 45-3-104: Use of force in defense of other property
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines when a person may lawfully use force to defend property from trespass or tortious/criminal interference, including force likely to cause death or serious injury if necessary to prevent a forcible felony.
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