Katko v. Briney
C183 N.W.2d 657 (Iowa 1971)
Facts: The owners of an abandoned farmhouse (the Brineys) were tired of break ins and set up a spring-gun trap. Two people broke in, and one of them got shot (Katko).
Procedure: Trial court found for plaintiff and awarded damages.
Issue: Is protection of property a legit defense for shooting?
Holding: No.
Reasoning: People's lives and well being are not worth less than a misdemeanor.
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