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Malicious mischief

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Willful destruction of Personal Property of another, from actual ill will or resentment towards its owner or possessor. Though only a Trespass at the Common Law, it is now a misdemeanor in most states.


MALICIOUS MISCHIEF. This expression is applied to the wanton or reckless destruction of property, and the willful perpetration of injury to the person. Alis. Prin. 448; 3 Dev. & Batt. 130; 8 Leigh, 719; 5 Ired. R. 364; 8 Port. 447; 2 Metc. 21; 3 Greenl. 177.



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