Homicide; excusable homicide

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The killing of any human being by the act, procurement, or omission of another shall be excusable:

When committed by accident and misfortune in doing any lawful act by lawful means, with usual and ordinary caution, and without any unlawful intent;

When committed by accident and misfortune, in the heat of passion, upon any sudden and sufficient provocation;

When committed upon any sudden combat, without undue advantage being taken, and without any dangerous weapon being used, and not done in a cruel or unusual manner.


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