Legal Opinion
United States v. One (1) 1972 Wood, 19 Foot Custom Boat
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided October 7, 1974No. 74-1294PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Per curiam
This appeal is from a proceeding brought by the United States to enforce forfeiture of a boat and trailer used to transport marijuana. The innocent owner had rented the boat to a third party, Antunovich. Antunovich was arrested and when he was taken into custody, the boat contained five burlap bags of marijuana. After an investigation, the customs service agreed to remit the boat to its owner, Doyon, upon the payment of the storage charges of approximately $400. Doyon refused to pay, and forfeiture proceedings were instituted. After trial, the boat and trailer were ordered forfeited to the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Calero-Toledo v. Pearson Yacht Leasing Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1974
- United States v. One 1970 Buick Riviera Bearing Serial No. 494870h910774, and National American Bank of New Orleans, Claimant-AppellantCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1972
3Cited by40 opinions
- Kosak v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1984
- Hatzlachh Supply Co. v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1980
- Ivers v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1978
- United States v. One Motor Yacht Named Mercury, Serial Number 237590Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1975
- Evelyn Castleberry and Virginia R. Castleberry v. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division of the Treasury Department of the United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1976
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