State ex rel. Haas v. One 1965 Ford Automobile

The state brought this in rem proceeding for the forfeiture of an automobile pursuant to ORS 167.-247, 471.660 and 471.665. The complaint alleged the statutory requisites that the automobile was used to transport marihuana with the knowledge of its operator, Gregory Peigion, who was subsequently convicted of criminal activity in drugs. The circuit court sustained the demurrer of Gregory and Jacob Peigion, the owner and lienholder of the automobile, respectively, and claimants herein, on the ground that the complaint failed to state a cause of action. Judgment was entered accordingly and the…