Why is it a burglar can sue a homeowner for injuries?

[Anonymous]

It’s ridiculous. Why is burglary a right? It should be illegal for a burglar to sue a homeowner. That’s like self defense being illegal. Like if my life’s in danger I’m going to defend myself whether I’m told it’s legal or not. Unjust laws should never exist.

[exitseven]

It depends what state you are in. A man in New York city killed a robber in his variety store who would have killed him. Instead of having a parade for him down 5th Avenue he was arrested for murder and sent ti Rikkers. There was such a public backlash that he DA ended up releasing him.
In Texas, people kill robbers, car jackers and rapists all the time and there are hardly ever charges filed.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[WindAtMyBack]

Anyone can sue for anything. That doesn't mean they will win. As near as I can tell, in many locations, it's an urban myth that you are liable for accidents on your property. An exception is an attractive nuisance, which is a hazard that children are likely to be attracted to, such as a swimming pool.

[Quackthulu2]

You can sue anybody for whatever the fuck you want. doesn’t mean you will win.

[Agape93]

They can because they were able to leave alive. Can't sue if you're dead

[Soteris]

That is not how the law works. If something is illegal then it should not be on the condition on the victim being a good person or even if they are doing the right thing at the time. If something is illegal, then it is simply illegal. End of story.

[DJB72]

They can only sue if the survive. Self defence laws require you to use the same level of force you believe you're defending against.

Since I lost my leg I assume my life is in danger and will respond accordingly.

[jshm2]

The same reason a customer can sue a store for injuries.

You need to prove your case in court.

[NostalgiaSenpi]

You can sue for anything. Look up the man with the most frivolous lawsuits ever - Jonathan Lee Riches.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Shouldn't but in today's world common sense is seriously suffering.

[SaoirseS]

I've never heard of this happening.

[MustangSue]

It's liberalism.