Seay v. Commonwealth

Leo N. Seay complains of a judgment finding that his automobile is forfeited to the Commonwealth of Virginia, and directing that it be sold, because at the time it was searched ardent spirits were found therein *984which were being illegally transported in violation of section 28 of the prohibition statute, Acts 1926, page 421, chapter 231.

The pertinent and controlling words of that statute are: “When any officer charged with the enforcement of this law shall have reason to believe that ardent spirits are being transported in any wagon, boat, buggy or automobile, or other vehicle, whether of like…