Legal Opinion
One 1950 Mercury Coupe, Motor No. 50 Sl-83274 M v. United States
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided May 20, 1954No. 14744_1PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BORAH, Circuit Judge.
In this proceeding the United States filed a libel against one 1950 Mercury Coupe which was seized by federal officers while being used in violation of the Internal Revenue Laws, Sections 2803, 3116, 3321, Title 26 U.S.C. Associates Discount Corporation, claiming an interest in the vehicle by virtue of a conditional sales contract which it acquired in good faith, filed its answer and claim for remission of the forfeiture and the delivery of the vehicle to it.
There was a hearing and, at its end, an order forfeiting the automobile to the United States and denying the claim…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Universal Credit Co. v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1940
- United States v. One 1950 Lincoln Sedan, Motor No. 50lp 14278lCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1952
- Murdock Acceptance Corp. v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1949
- One 1951 Chevrolet Pickup Truck, Motor No. Jba504187 v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1954
- Associates Discount Corp. v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1952
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