People v. Three Barrels Full, Two Barrels Full, Three Five Gallon Jugs & Two Five Gallon Jugs, Part Full

Page, J.:

This was a proceeding to declare forfeited certain alleged intoxicating liquors seized by the police department of the city of New York. A return was made by the police department to the Supreme Court, New York county, and an answer interposed by one Paolo Russotto, claiming ownership of the seized liquors, and that the seizure was unlawful. A trial was had of the issues raised, which resulted in a judgment for the claimant on January 7, 1922, which judgment awards costs in favor of the claimant against the People of the State of New York. Thereafter, the claimant made a motion for…