People v. One 1978 Mazda GLC Hatchback Automobile, Serial No. FA4TS700177, License No. IL 1981, JW 7362

The State brought this action for the forfeiture of an automobile pursuant to article 36 of the Criminal Code, Seizure and Forfeiture of Vessels, Vehicles and Aircraft (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 36— 1). The circuit court for Williamson County denied the State’s forfeiture petition, finding that the car was owned by a person not a party to the litigation.

On December 16, 1981, the State’s Attorney filed a forfeiture complaint alleging that defendant, John Louis Whitright, was the owner of a 1978 Mazda GLC Hatchback, bearing serial number FA4TS700177, license number Illinois 1981, JW…