Legal Opinion
Fulton v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided July 7, 1987No. 74187PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Beasley, Judge.
Fulton, claimant in an action by the state seeking forfeiture of a van and cash pursuant to OCGA § 16-13-49, appeals the denial of her motion to set aside a default judgment. We granted the application for discretionary appeal.
Fulton’s ex-husband was found dead in the van at a rest area in Gordon County on December 17, 1985. He had died from a cocaine overdose, and small amounts of marijuana and cocaine were found in the van and on his body. Also found was approximately $60,000 in cash. The libel for condemnation of the van and cash was filed January 15, 1986. Fulton’s claim…
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