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Mischief

Mischief, whoever with intent to cause of knowing that he is

Public mischief

Public mischief. Conduct causing or tending to cause public mischief constitutes a

malicious mischief

malicious mischief : the act or offense of intentionally damaging or destroying

Mischief maker

One who makes mischief one who excites or instigates quarrels or enmity

Acting in any manner prejudicial to the security of the State

would, inter alia, include the commission on the offence of mischief by fire on any property of the Government or educational

Fer' natur', animals

generally amenable, but the individual beast be accustomed to do mischief, it must be proved that it was known to be

Preamble

serving to portray the interests of its framers, and the mischiefs to be remedied; a good mean to find out the

Caveat actor

or collects a dangerous thing, or anything likely to do mischief if it escapes, Rylands v. Fletcher, (1866) LR 1 Ex.

Mischief

To do harm to

Mischief making

Causing harm exciting enmity or quarrels

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