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Mischief |
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A specific injury or damage caused by another person's action or inaction. In Civil Law, a person who suffered physical injury due to the Negligence of another person could allege mischief in a lawsuit in tort. For example, if a baseball is hit through a person's window by accident, and the resident within is injured, mischief can be claimed. It is distinct from malicious mischief, which is a criminal act usually involving reckless or intentional behavior such as Vandalism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Roy, who was wanted on a municipal court warrant, was charged with eluding an officer, reckless driving, driving under the influence of intoxicants, hit and run and criminal mischief, Stronach said. McLean County sheriffs arrested the three and charged them with criminal trespass and criminal mischief. shoot violators committing theft and criminal mischief. |
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