Legal Opinion
State v. One 1969 Blue Pontiac Firebird, Vin 223379U128403
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided June 27, 2007No. 24272PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SABERS, Justice.
[¶ 1.] After the State filed a complaint alleging One 1969 Blue Pontiac (Blue Pontiac) and $4,303.83 in American Currency 1 were subject to forfeiture, Ora Mae Baade (Baade) filed a verified answer claiming the Blue Pontiac was hers and demanded a jury trial. The circuit court found there is no right to a jury trial in a forfeiture action and denied her request. Baade appeals and we reverse.
FACTS
[¶ 2.] According to the complaint, the car was seized because it had been used to transport, possess, or conceal controlled drugs or substances on the dates of July 13, 2006 through…
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- Colon v. . LiskNew York Court of Appeals · 1897
- United States v. One 1976 Mercedes Benz 280S, Serial No. 11602012072193Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1980
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