Legal Opinion
Montego Bay Imports, Ltd. v. United States
United States Court of Claims
Decided September 29, 1986No. 414-85CPublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
MARGOLIS, Judge.
Plaintiff Montego Bay Imports, Ltd. seeks compensation for the sinking of its fishing vessel, CHANTAL S, by the U.S. Coast Guard after the vessel was seized pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 881 because marijuana was found on board. Plaintiff claims that the unlawful destruction of the CHANTAL S resulted in the United States’ failure to institute formal forfeiture pro*808ceedings as required by law, the taking of its property without just compensation or due process, and the illegal exaction of a fine or penalty. The defendant has moved for summary judgment alleging that this court…
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