Andre, Michael and Reed go on a hunting trip to Texas, leaving their good buddy Evan behind to run the business they own together as partners. In a fit of jealousy and rage, Evan burns the business to the ground. Which statement below is correct?
A) Since Evan's actions were criminal, he can only be held criminally responsible and the other partners will have pay for the repair to the business
B) Since Evan's actions were criminal, he could be held criminally liable and since his actions caused monetary damages to the business, he could also be held civilly liable to his partners for the damages.
C) Evan will only be held civilly liable since no person was injured and it was only monetary damages.
D) Evan will not be liable criminally or civilly unless he violated a statute.
Correct Answer:
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