Commercial Credit Co. v. United States

SIBLEY, Circuit Judge.

This is a consolidated appeal from judgments of absolute forfeiture under the customs laws of three automobiles on which appellant had valid liens to secure a balance of purchase money. Appellant’s contention is that on the face of the libels, and upon the facts found, forfeiture cannot be had under the customs laws, but only under the National Prohibition Act, 27 U. S. C. | 40 (27 USCA § 40), under which its rights as an innocent lienor would be protected. The contrary contention is that the customs laws constitute an independent system which may be enforced regardless…