United States v. One 1965 Cessna 320C Twin Engine Airplane, Serial 0813841-1, License No. N3062T

OPINION AND ORDER

BERTELSMAN, District Judge.

This matter is before the court on the motion of the claimant, Garrett E. Ballard, for summary judgment and motion of the United States for summary judgment.

FACTS

This is a civil forfeiture case brought by the United States, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(4), which provides for forfeiture to the United States of all vehicles or aircraft used or intended to be used to facilitate a violation of the federal controlled substance laws.

The legal owner of the 1965 Cessna airplane at issue in this case was Richard Lee Perry. On August 16,1987, Perry signed a…