People v. Farnsley

On April 18, 1978, an Ingham County Circuit Court jury convicted defendant of wilfully and maliciously burning a dwelling house and the contents thereof, contrary to MCL 750.72; MSA 28.267, and of wilfully burning insured personal property with intent to defraud the insurer, contrary to MCL 750.75; MSA 28.270. She appeals from her convictions as of right.

Defendant raises three issues for our consideration, only one of which merits substantial discussion. At trial, Inspector Holliday of the Lansing Fire Department testified that it was his opinion that the fire in question was maliciously set…