United States v. One 1950 Dodge Sedan

DAWKINS, District Judge.

The United States appeals from a judgment remitting the forfeiture of the subject automobile in favor of Associate Discount Company, assignee of a retained title purchase contract dated September 29, 1951, between Johnnie C. Taylor vendee and the dealer vendor, on the ground that claimant’s assignor did not comply with the conditions precedent required by Section 3617 (b) of Title 18 of the United States Code by making proper inquiry as to the record and reputation of Taylor with respect to tax-unpaid liquor.

Taylor was convicted of using the said car for transporting…