Reo Atlanta Co. v. Stern

SIBLEY, District Judge.

Since January, 1920, an automobile, title to which had been retained by Reo Atlanta Company by a recorded instrument, was seized in the hands of the purchasers and libeled for condemnation; the libel stating that the car had been used by named persons in the removal, deposit, and concealment of distilled spirits on which the tax was due and unpaid, with the purpose of defrauding the government of the tax. After due procedure, judgment of condemnation was rendered by default, the car advertised for sale, and bought by the defendant Stern. Thereafter the persons alleged…