Legal Opinion
United States v. One (1) 1944 Steel Hull Freighter Converted Wartime Landing Craft Utility Vessel (LCU) Shamrock
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided February 11, 1983No. 82-5125PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
CLARK, Circuit Judge:
After finding 3,168 pounds of marijuana sealed in drums aboard the M/V Shamrock on June 2,1978, the Customs Service seized the vessel on July 20, 1978. Following the seizure, the government sought forfeiture under 49 U.S.C. sec. 782, 21 U.S.C. sec. 881, and 19 U.S.C. sec. 1594. The sworn statements of the Shamrock’s captain and first mate were in apparent contradiction as to the matter of the captain’s knowledge of the presence of the marijuana. On October 21, 1981, the district court granted the government’s motion for summary judgment.
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3Cited by1 opinion
- United States v. One (1) 1944 Steel Hull Freighter Converted Wartime Landing Craft Utility Vessel (Lcu) Shamrock, Approximately 112 Feet in Length, Together With Its Tackle, Apparel, Harness and Equipment v. Kemur International, Inc., Claimant/counterclaimCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1983