State Ex Rel. Vincent v. D.C., Inc.

Introduction

D.C., Inc., d/b/a Dirt Cheap Cigarettes and Beer (Appellant), appeals from the judgment of the trial court granting the Director of Revenue’s (Director) cross-motion for summary judgment on its petition for forfeiture, and denying Appellant’s counterclaim for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief and its motions for judgment on the pleadings and for permanent injunction. We reverse and remand.

Factual and Procedural Background

The case sub judice arises out of the Director’s seizure of cigarettes deemed contraband under Section 149.203.2 1 from several of Appellant’s stores…