{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"50","citation":"Civ. Code, § 50","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. PERSONS [38. - 86.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 2. PERSONAL RIGHTS [43. - 53.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-1/part-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 50, Sec. 4.   (SB 1005)   Effective January 1, 2017.","effective":"2017-01-01","html":"<p>Any necessary force may be used to protect from wrongful injury the person or property of oneself, or of a spouse, child, parent, or other relative, or member of one’s family, or of a ward, servant, master, or guest.</p>","text":"Any necessary force may be used to protect from wrongful injury the person or property of oneself, or of a spouse, child, parent, or other relative, or member of one’s family, or of a ward, servant, master, or guest.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/personal-rights-50","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}