Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Arson — Interpretation of Arson Offence Provisions — Mischief Rule Applied to Determine Scope of Section 3(4)(a)

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The mischief rule of interpretation examines the problem the statute was meant to cure. Prior law (Criminal Code section 443) referred to "any building." The decree specified "public building, dwelling house, office" to clarify that private buildings are included. The mischief was to ensure coverage…

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