What are two things an individual must show if he or she claims the right to use force to regain possession of chattels?

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Any two of the following: First, under limited circumstances, a property owner may use force to regain possession of chattels taken from the property owner by someone else. To claim this defense, the owner must first show that he or she used reasonable force in securing the chattels. Deadly force is never allowable unless justified under the doctrine of self-defense. Second, the property must have been wrongfully taken. Third, the property owner must be in "fresh pursuit."

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