Legal Opinion
United States v. One 1971 Opel G. T., Engine No. 77228077, California License No. 194 CQE
District Court, C.D. California
Decided July 10, 1973No. 73-1215PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION DELIVERED ORALLY FROM THE BENCH (EDITED)
IRVING HILL, District Judge.
This is an action filed by the Government under 19 U.S.C. § 1595a and 49 U. S.C. § 781 to forfeit the Defendant motor vehicle. The Claimant is the owner of the car, Mrs. Jerry Scoggins. The forfeiture resulted from the alleged use of the car by her son in connection with the importation of marijuana. The Government apparently does not contest Mrs. Scoggins’ claim that she is an innocent party in the marijuana transaction.
Prior to the commencement of the instant action by the Government, Mrs. Scoggins had filed a…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- United States v. Thirty-Seven (37) PhotographsSupreme Court of the United States · 1971
- Sarkisian v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1973
- United States Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Marciano Haw HibiCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1973
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- United States v. One 1970 Ford Pickup, Serial No. F10yrg53615, License No. 73888e, Its Tools and AppurtenancesCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1977
- Sawyer v. GableDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1981
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