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Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-2-101 Lawful resistance — By whom made
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Lawful resistance to the commission of a public offense may be made by the party about to be injured, or by others.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-2-102 Resistance by party about to be injured
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(1) Resistance sufficient to prevent the offense may be made by the party about to be injured to prevent an:(1) Offense against the party's person; or(2) Illegal attempt by force to take or injure property in the party's lawful possession. (1) Offense against the party's person; …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-2-103 Resistance by others
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Any other person, in aid or defense of the person about to be injured, may make resistance sufficient to prevent the offense.