Cummings v. State of Georgia

(After stating the foregoing facts.) Code (Ann. Supp.) § 58-207, providing for the seizure of contraband vehicles, contains in subparagraph (g), as to the intervention of parties at interest, the following: “The holder of any bona fide lien on the property so seized shall be protected to the full extent of his lien; Provided such holder shows that the illegal use of the property was without his knowledge, connivance or consent, express or implied.” The State in its pleadings admitted that the owner was unknown to it. Facts alleged in a pleading are available to the adversary as admissions…