General Law

Arson

0191-en RE440 Foundation and Trust Law As of 11.07.2026


Arson is the deliberate causing of a fire to the detriment of another or causing a common danger.

Deutsch

Brandstiftung 0191-de

Brandstiftung ist die vorsätzliche Verursachung einer Feuersbrunst zum Schaden eines andern oder unter Herbeiführung einer Gemeingefahr.

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