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STATE v. GOWIN

241 Or. 544 (1965)

407 P.2d 631

STATE OF OREGON v. GOWIN

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Affirmed November 10, 1965.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charles O. Porter, Eugene, argued the cause for appellant. On the briefs were Porter & Bach, Eugene.

Courtney R. Johns, District Attorney, Albany, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

Before McALLISTER, Chief Justice, and PERRY, GOODWIN, LUSK and SCHWAB, Justices.

AFFIRMED.

PERRY, J.

The defendant was convicted of the crime of arson and appeals.

The defendant purchased a small two bedroom home in Halsey for the sum of $1,000. He then insured the house for $6,000 to cover replacement value, and insured the contents for $4,000. The insurance was taken in Mrs. Gowin's name. On April 5, 1964, the property was destroyed by fire.

James Lannus, a former boarder at defendant's home and who was in arrears on...

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