State v. Deaver

Farris, A.C.J.

Mr. James Martin Deaver appeals from a conviction of the crime of arson in the first degree after a jury trial. His appeal challenges the sufficiency of the evidence upon which he was convicted.

Mr. Deaver registered at the Milner Hotel under the name of “John Monroe” on November 11, 1969. Difficulties arose between Mr. Deaver and the hotel management as to whether the service provided measured up to certain standards proclaimed in the hotel’s national publicity. Following letters to the home office on this subject and complaints to Milner Hotel employees, Deaver was notified of…