United States v. One 1936 Model Ford V-8 De Luxe Coach

SOPER, Circuit Judge.

The question in this case is whether the District Judge was justified in remitting the forfeiture of an automobile which had been seized by federal officers while being used by one B. G. Walker for the unlawful transportation of distilled spirits in violation of R.S. § 3450, 26 U.S.C.A. §§ 1156, 1441. The automobile was sold on October 3, 1936 at Greenville; S. C., to one L. P. Walker by a dealer for the sum of $845, of which $325 was paid, leaving a balance due of $520 evidenced by a promissory note which was secured by a conditional sales contract. The note and contract…