# 80 Accident in doing a lawful act
Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.
Illustration
A is at work with a hatchet; the head flies off and kills a man who is standing by. Here, if there was no want of proper caution on the part of A, his act is excusable and not an offence.
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GENERAL EXCEPTIONS
76
Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law77
Act of Judge when acting judicially78
Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court79
Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law81
Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm82
Act of a child under seven years of age83
Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding
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