In re Forfeiture of 1976 Kenworth Tractor Trailer Truck Altered Vin 243340m

This is an appeal from an order denying damages in supplementary proceedings in a civil forfeiture action. We reverse and certify a question of great public importance to the Florida Supreme Court.

The appellant’s truck was seized and forfeited to the state in 1983. Upon appeal the forfeiture was reversed with directions that appellant be restored to possession of her truck. 487 So.2d 100 (Fla. 4th DCA). The trial court entered an order in July of 1986 directing the state to return the truck to appellant. The truck was not returned to the appellant until July 1988, despite the entry of several…