Biggs v Mead - [1948] NZLR 512

Forests — Offences — Unlawfully lighting Fire within State Forest — Absence of Mens rea not a Defence — "Loss or damage caused by the offence" — Inclusive of Special Expenses incurred in Suppressing Fire or Restricting Spread — Exclusive of Salaries or Wages payable irrespective of Fire — Forests Act, 1921–22, ss 44 (1) (a), 57 (b).