Mississippi § 97-17-11 - Arson; insured property.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-17-11 — Arson; insured property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97-17-11. Arson; insured property.
Any person who wilfully and with intent to injure or defraud the insurer sets fire to or burns or attempts so to do or who causes to be burned or who aids, counsels or procures the burning of any building, structure or personal property, of whatsoever class or character, whether the property of himself or of another, which shall at the time be insured by any person, company or corporation against loss or damage by fire, shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to the penitentiary for not less than one (1) nor more than ten (10) years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 97-17-11
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-17-11 cover?
Section 97-17-11 ("Arson; insured property.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 97-17-11?
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