People v. One 1959 Chevrolet 2-Door Sedan

HOYT, J. pro tem. *

This action was brought by the State of California under Health and Safety Code, sections 11610-11629, for the forfeiture of a 1959 Chevrolet automobile used in transporting narcotics. The registered owners were Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Prado. The Prados defaulted and the legal owner the American Trust Company (hereafter called the bank) appeared and defended. The question is whether the bank’s interest was created “after a reasonable investigation of the moral responsibility, character, and reputation of the purchaser. . . .” as required by section 11620 of the Health and…