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A plaintiff sues a defendant for battery. The defendant claims he acted in self-defense. Which of the following best states the rule governing the use of deadly force in self-defense?

Deadly force may be used only when the defendant reasonably believes it is necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily harm Deadly force may be used in response to any unwanted physical contact Deadly force is never privileged in a civil battery case Deadly force is privileged whenever the defendant subjectively feels threatened

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Deadly force may be used only when the defendant reasonably believes it is necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily harm

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