# 79 Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law
Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of a mistake of fact and not by reason of a mistake of law in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law, in doing it.
Illustration
A sees Z commit what appears to A to be a murder. A, in the exercise, to the best of his judgment exerted in good faith, of the power which the law gives to all persons of apprehending murderers in the fact, seizes Z, in order to bring Z before the proper authorities. A has committed no offence, though it may turn out that Z was acting in self-defence.
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GENERAL EXCEPTIONS
76
Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law77
Act of Judge when acting judicially78
Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court80
Accident in doing a lawful act81
Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm82
Act of a child under seven years of age
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