United States v. One 1936 Model Ford De Luxe Tudor Automobile

UNDERWOOD, District Judge.

On September 24, 1937, an action for libel was filed in this court against. One 1936 Model Ford De Luxe Tudor Automobile, Motor No. 18 — 2742791, alleging that it was seized on the 15th day of March, 1937, by investigators of the Alcohol Tax Unit, while being used by Robert L. McFarland in the removal of ten gallons of untaxpaid distilled spirits, in violation of R. S. § 3450, 26 U.S.C.A. §§ 1156, 1441.

-The case was, on October 22, 1937, tried to a jury, which rendered a verdict finding the property guilty as alleged. A judgment decreeing the automobile condemned and…