Arson Liabilites

Question 1

ARSON
Danger To Life

Answer 1

Section 267 (1) (a) CA 1961
- Intentionally OR Recklessly
(R V COLLISTER -intent)
(R V TIPPLE - Recklessly running the risk)

• Damages by fire OR Damages by means of any explosive
  (R V ARCHER - property is damaged if suffered physical harm)
• Any property
  (Real or personal property)
• If he or she knows OR ought to know that danger to life is likely to ensue
  (Danger to human life. Someone other than defendant)
  (R V SMITH danger to life other than the fire setter)
  (Likely to ensue- a chance of a risk)

Question 2

ARSON
No interest is in property

Answer 2

Section 267 (1)(b) CA 1961
- intentionally OR Recklessly
- Without claim of right
- Damages by fire OR Damages by means of any explosive
- Any immovable property OR vehicle OR ship OR aircraft
- In which that person has no interest

Question 3

ARSON
Cause Loss/Obtain Benefit

Answer 3

Section 267 (1) (c)
- intentionally
-Damages by fire OR damages by means of any explosive
- Any immovable property OR vehicle OR ship OR aircraft
- To obtain any benefit OR cause loss to any other person