One Chrysler Roadster v. Commonwealth

This is a forfeiture and condemnation proceeding instituted on behalf of the Commonwealth against one Chrysler Roadster, Engine No. G-136876, and R. E. Stuart, its owner. Upon a plea of not guilty oh behalf of the Chrysler Roadster and the petition and answer of R. E. Stuart, the jury returned a verdict releasing the automobile. On motion of the Commonwealth, the court set the verdict aside and entered judgment against the Chrysler Roadster, forfeiting the same for *511the use of the Commonwealth and dismissing the petition of R. E. Stuart, the owner.

The plaintiffs in error contend that the court…