State v. Hogg

Ness, Justice:

Appellant Daniel V. Hogg was convicted of the unlawful burning of a building. We affirm.

He initially challenges the constitutionality of S. C. Code § 16-11-120 asserting he was deprived of his right as a property owner to dispose of and control his own property. Appellant lacks standing to challenge the statute as he held no property interest in the building that was destroyed. See: Warth v. Seldin, 422 U. S. 490, 95 S. Ct. 2197, 45 L. Ed. (2d) 343 (1975); Rakas v. Illinois, 439 U. S. 128, 99 S. Ct. 421, 58 L. Ed. (2d) 387 (1978).

*228On April 12, 1977, the Hill Top Club was…