Arson - Immovable Property (Obtain Benefit or Cause Loss to)

Question 1

Name the Act, Section, Penalty and Elements

Answer 1

Arson - Immovable Property (obtain benefit or cause loss)
Section 267(1)(c) C.A. 1961
14 Years

Intentionally
Damages by Fire or Damages by Means of Any Explosive
Any Immovable Property or Vehicle or Ship or Aircraft
With intent to obtain any benefit OR
With intent to cause loss to any other person

Question 2

Obtain any Benefit

Answer 2

Obtain = To obtain or retain property for himself or herself.
Benefit = Refers to any property, pecuniary advantage, privledge, service or valuable consideration

Question 3

Cause Loss to Any Other Person

Answer 3

Cause Loss - R v Morley. Loss is assessed by the extent to which the victims position prior to the offence has been diminished or impaired.
Any Other Person - Other than the defendant themselves.