Practice question
In a PD1613 case governed by Section8, the owner proves no participation or knowledge of the arson despite exercising due diligence. The State demands confiscation solely because the building was burned. What express exception must be considered?
- Ownership always proves guilt
- The owner’s established innocent-and-diligent position under Section8
- Every burned building must be confiscated regardless of the exception
- Only insurance coverage matters
- The owner must personally arrest the arsonist to qualify
Legal references
- PD1613 Sections4 and8, special circumstances and innocent-owner confiscation exception, simple-arson setting stipulated: https://lawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pd1979/pd_1613_1979.html
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