United States v. One 1952 Model Chevrolet Coach Automobile

MURPHY, District Judge.

On June 16, 1953, the United States libeled respondent automobile on the ground that one Theodore Brandon, its registered owner, was then employing it in a violation of 26 U.S.C. § 3321(a). Pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 3321(b), respondent is subject to forfeiture to the United States. Claimant, legal owner of respondent, intervened and petitioned the Court for remission or mitigation of the forfeiture.

A stipulation entered into between the United States and claimant establishes that claimant acted in good faith and after adequate investigation in transferring respondent to…