United States v. One 1936 Model Ford Coach Automobile, Motor No. 18-2550887

LOVETT, District Judge.

In this action the United States of America filed a libel against the above .described automobile which was seized by officers of the Alcohol Tax Unit on July 7, 1944, while in the possession of Abraham Green and while being used in the transportation of two gallons of distilled spirits on which the tax had not been paid. The automobile was duly forfeited by order of the court. Walter Austin, claimant, then filed his petition as owner of the car praying that the forfeiture be remitted or mitigated and that the car be returned to him. The case was heard before the court,…