United States v. One 1950 Chrysler Sedan New Yorker

GOURLEY, Chief Judge.

This is a libel for the forfeiture of a 1950 Chrysler Sedan. The vehicle was in the possession of John M. Byrd when seized but owned by Maggie Byrd, his mother, who financed the purchase through Midland Credit Company.

Mother and son lived in the same abode, and narcotic activities occurred in and about said premises, which established probable cause for the search and seizure.

When seized, there was concealed in the vehicle narcotics, four marihuana cigarettes and one deck of heroin, which totaled 20 grains and 7 grains respectively.

Maggie Byrd does not contest the…