Wray v. Commonwealth

This case involves the forfeiture of an automobile, belonging to the defendant, William T. Wray, and used in the illegal transportation of whiskey. Wray financed the purchase of the automobile through the National Bank of Commerce of Norfolk. He had the title registered in his name, showing the hen in favor of the bank.

Samuel C. Cason was the driver of the automobile when it was captured by the police officers of the city of Norfolk. He was accompanied by James Woodyard, Frank J. Bonner, and a colored boy, David Joynes.

After the car had been seized Wray, the owner, applied to the proper…