Section 290 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria. Defence of movable property with claim of right

When a person is in peaceable possession of any movable property under a claim of right, it is lawful for him, and for any person acting by his authority, to use such force as is reasonably necessary in order to defend his possession of the property, even against a person who is entitled by law to possession of the property, provided that he does not do harm to such other person.

Section 290 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria

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