Wolf Motor Co. v. One 2000 Ford F-350, VIN IFTSX31F1YEC59488

OPINION

HARTEN, Judge.

Appellant county challenges the district court’s determination that a vehicle it seized was not subject to statutory forfeiture and the awards of interest and attorney fees to respondent, the vehicle’s owner.

FACTS

On 9 March 2000, Erik Tharaldson contracted with respondent, Wolf Motor Co., Inc. (Wolf) to purchase a 2000 Ford F-350 pickup truck. Tharaldson paid for the truck with a personal check for $36,155.92 and took possession of the truck the next day. Wolfs sales manager later testified that the sale was contingent on Tharald-son’s obtaining financing to cover his…