United States v. One 1950-51 Ford Van Type One & One-Half Ton Truck

WILKIN, District Judge.

This case was heard on the libel, asking for decree of forfeiture, and the answer and petition, asking for an order of remission to the owner of the libeled truck, U-Drive-It Company, the evidence and argument. The evidence that the car was used to transport illicit liquor was undisputed and the right of forfeiture was conceded.

The prayer for remission was based on the contention (1) that Section 3617 (b) (3) of Title 18 does not apply to companies or persons engaged in the business of renting automobiles to self-drivers, such as the U-Drive-It Company in this case; and…