§ 4.24.420 Action by person committing a felony--Defense--Actions under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983

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4.24.420. Action by person committing a felony--Defense--Actions under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983

    It is a complete defense to any action for damages for personal injury or wrongful death that the person injured or killed was engaged in the commission of a felony at the time of the occurrence causing the injury or death and the felony was a proximate cause of the injury or death. However, nothing in this section shall affect a right of action under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983.