Dickinson v. Ross

The agents and representatives of the Department of Finance and Taxation seized a certain 1950 Buick Four-Door Sedan, the property of John Henry Boss, on the ground that it was being used by Boss in transporting untaxed whiskey in violation of law.

On October 8, 1952, there was a formal hearing before the Commissioner upon application of the said Boss to have the automobile returned to him. At this hearing the Commissioner dismissed the petition and entered an order directing that the automobile be confiscated and sold in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 119 of the Public Acts of…