Under common law, what were the five types of legally sufficient provocation that the accused could claim for a successful "heat of passion" defense?
What will be an ideal response?
Legally sufficient provocation was limited to the following categories:
| • | Harmful battery |
| • | An assault with the intent to kill or seriously injure |
| • | Infidelity of a spouse |
| • | Serious injury to a close relative |
| • | A known illegal arrest |
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