Legal Opinion
Colon v. Hanlon
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided May 28, 1931No. 2532PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BINGHAM, Circuit Judge.
This is a proceeding brought in the Federal District Court of Porto Rico for the return of the motorboat Norberta to the petitioner, her owner. One of the defendants, A. J. Hanlon, is the federal prohibition administrator for the district of Porto Rico and is also a deputy collector of customs. The other defendant, H. L. Moore, is the collector of customs for the district.
On February 19, 1930, the Norberta was discovered by federal officers off the coast of Areeibo, but within the three-mile limit, transporting intoxicating liquor. The officers went on board, searched…
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