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A defendant raises self-defense to a battery claim, asserting he reasonably believed force was necessary to repel an imminent attack and used only proportionate force. If the jury credits this, what is the effect?

Self-defense is a complete privilege that bars liability for the use of reasonable, proportionate force Self-defense increases the plaintiff's damages Self-defense applies only to criminal cases, never civil battery Self-defense requires the defendant to have retreated in all circumstances

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Self-defense is a complete privilege that bars liability for the use of reasonable, proportionate force

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