Liabilities

Question 1

Danger to life

Answer 1

Section 267 (1)(a), CA 1961

• intentionally or recklessly
• damages by fire or by means of any explosive
• any property
• if he or she knows or ought to know that danger to life is likely to ensue

Question 2

No interest

Answer 2

Section 267 (1) (b), CA 1961

• intentionally or recklessly,
• and without claim of right,
• damages by fire or by means of any explosive
• any immovable property, or any vehicle, ship, or aircraft,
• in which that person has no interest

Question 3

Obtain benefit/cause loss

Answer 3

Section 267 (1)(c), CA 1961

• intentionally
• damages by fire or by means of any explosive
• any immovable property, or any vehicle, ship or aircraft,
• with intent to obtain any benefit, or to cause loss to any other person

Question 4

No interest, other property

Answer 4

Section 267 (2)(a), CA 1961

• intentionally or recklessly,
• and without claim of right,
• damages by fire or by means of any explosive
• any property (other than property referred to in subsection (1))
• in which that person has no interest

Question 5

Obtain benefit/cause loss, other property

Answer 5

Section 267 (2)(b), CA 1961

• intentionally or recklessly
• damages by fire or by means of any explosive
• any property (other than property referred to in subsection (1))
• with intent to obtain any benefit, or with intent to cause loss to any other person

Question 6

Reckless disregard for safety of property

Answer 6

Section 267 (3), CA 1961

• intentionally
• damages by fire or by means of any explosive
• any property
• with reckless disregard for the safety of any other property

Question 7

Attempted Arson

Answer 7

Section 268, CA 1961

attempts to commit arson in respect of any immovable property or any vehicle, ship, or aircraft

Question 8

Intentional damage, danger to life

Answer 8

Section 269 (1), CA 1961

• intentionally or recklessly
• destroys or damages
• any property
• if he or she knows or ought to know that danger to life is likely to result.

Question 9

Intentional damage, no interest

Answer 9

Section 269 (2) (a), CA 1961

• intentionally or recklessly,
• without claim of right,
• destroys or damages
• any property
• in which that person has no interest

Question 10

Intentional damage, obtain benefit/cause loss

Answer 10

Section 269 (2) (b), CA 1961

• intentionally or recklessly,
• without claim of right,
• destroys or damages
• any property
• with intent to obtain any benefit, or with intent to cause loss to any other person