United States v. General Motors-Acceptance Corp.

BRYAN, Circuit Judge.

This is a libel of information under R. S. § 3450 (26 USCA §§ 1181, 1182; Comp. St. § 6352), for the forfeiture of an automobile. The libel alleges that one Girdner used the automobile in removing, depositing, and concealing intoxicating liquor with intent to defraud the United States of the internal revenue tax thereon. The General Motors Acceptance Corporation intervened as claimant and secured possession of the automobile upon giving bond conditioned to return it on the day of the trial to abide the judgment of the court.

The automobile had been delivered to J. E.…