Even if someone's actions are legally justified under Missouri's self-defense and justification laws, that does not stop another person from suing them in civil court over those same actions.
563.016. unaffected. — The fact that conduct is under this chapter does not abolish or impair any for such conduct which is available in any .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1977 S.B. 60) Effective 1-01-79
Related Missouri laws
Chapter definitions
RSMo 563.011
Execution of public duty
RSMo 563.021
Justification generally
RSMo 563.026
Use of force in defense of persons
RSMo 563.031
Battered spouse syndrome evidence that defendant acted in self-defense or defense of another
RSMo 563.033
Use of physical force in defense of property
RSMo 563.041
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