United States v. Two (2) Quarter Fall MacHines

MEMORANDUM

EDGAR, District Judge.

I

This is an action for forfeiture in rem brought by the United States under the Gambling Devices Act of 1962, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1171-1178, against two quarter fall machines and $431.21 in United States currency. The machines and currency were seized pursuant to a seizure warrant from Brewer’s Exxon in Bradley County, Tennessee, on October 26, 1989. John Brewer, proprietor of Brewer’s Exxon, has filed a timely notice of claim to the seized machines and cash. This case came before the Court, sitting without a jury, for trial on May 17, 1991.

II

The Government’s right to…