Tzatzken v. City of Detroit

Members of the police force of the city of Detroit entered plaintiff’s private residence without a warrant, searched the home and found in a bedroom 53 quart bottles of brandy which he had purchased for his personal use before the prohibition law was in effect. They took away the 53 bottles and delivered to the police station 51 bottles. What became of the other 2 does not appear. It is said the liquor was of excellent quality. Later plaintiff was arrested and on examination was discharged and the liquor ordered returned. Every effort possible was made by plaintiff to locate the liquor and to…