Derrick v. City of Detroit

In November, 1986, Detroit police officers seized jewelry, a pager, and $181,310.94 in cash from plaintiff and his automobile as proceeds *562of illegal trafficking in controlled substances. Defendant subsequently filed a petition for forfeiture of the items pursuant to §§ 7521-7525 of the controlled substances act, MCL 333.7101 et seq.; MSA 14.15(7101) et seq. Plaintiff then commenced the instant claim and delivery action, alleging that defendant wrongfully deprived plaintiff of his property. Plaintiff now appeals as of right from an order of the trial court dismissing the action. We affirm.

Plain…