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In Re Forfeiture of Suitcases & Miscellaneous Items

Michigan Court of Appeals

Decided February 18, 1992No. Docket 125292, 129478PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMichael J. Kelly, J.

These consolidated cases involve issues regarding jurisdiction over seized property subject to forfeiture. Both appeals are by leave granted.

Chesterfield Township police arrested two men and seized as the forfeitable proceeds of criminal narcotics activity over $500,000 in cash, gold coins, and jewelry. Chesterfield Township then secured an order from the Macomb Circuit Court maintaining the status quo. The order preserved possession of the money, gold, and jewelry in the custody of Chesterfield Township until all claims regarding the property were adjudicated. The Oakland County Prosecutor…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Bloemsma v. Auto Club InsuranceMichigan Court of Appeals · 1991
  2. In Re Forfeiture of $28,088 of United States CurrencyMichigan Court of Appeals · 1988

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. In Re Forfeiture of Certain Personal PropertyMichigan Supreme Court · 1992
  2. State Treasurer v. DownerMichigan Court of Appeals · 1993

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