United States v. One 1936 Model V-8 Ford Coach

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 May 13, 1944, while being used by Jack D. Burns, owner of the car subject to a bill of sale to secure debt, 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.

Elmer Mixon and Brice Banking Company, as surety on the note secured by the bill of sale to secure debt and as grantee under said bill of sale respectively, filed…