United States v. One Ford V-8 Sedan, 1934 Model

FORD, District Judge.

This is a libel proceedings under section 3450 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (26 USCA §§ 1181, 1182) seeking forfeiture of a Ford V-8 sedan alleged to have been seized while being used by the owner in the unlawful removal, deposit, and concealment of distilled spirits *516with the intent to defraud the United States of the tax imposed thereon by the Liquor Taxing Act of 1934 (48 Stat. 313).

Although Edward Crawford, the owner of the car, makes no defense, the right of forfeiture asserted by the government, under the facts alleged and stipulated, is vigorously…