People v. Simpson

Citations

• 50 Cal. 304
• 1875 Cal. LEXIS 152

Syllabus

<p>Indictment fob Abson and I'boof on Tbial.—If a tenant commits arson, by burning the house of his landlord of which he is in possession, it is sufficient to allege in the indictment, and prove on the trial, that the landlord was the owner of the house.</p> <p>Pboof on Trial fob Arson.—On a trial for arson, for burning the house of B., it is sufficient proof that the house belonged to B. to show that the defendant was B. ’s tenant, and was paying him rent.</p> <p>Idem.—Evidence that a wooden partition annexed to a building was charred by fire, and in one place burned through, is sufficient burning to constitute arson.</p> <p>Conflict of Evidence.—In a criminal case, where the evidence is circumstantial and conflicting, the Supreme Court will not disturb the verdict of a jury.</p>