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Intoxicating Liquors-Statutory Construction-Forfeiture Of Conveyance
Intoxicating Liquors-Statutory Construction-Forfeiture Of Conveyance
Michigan Law Review
Cars in which liquor was imported were seized by the government. The operators were prosecuted for violation of the customs laws, and the government attempted to declare forfeiture of the cars under the customs laws. Lienors whose rights are not recognized under these laws intervened and claimed that forfeiture could be declared only under the National Prohibition Act which saves the rights of lienors. Held, in General Motors Acceptance Corp. v. United States, that forfeiture may be declared either under customs laws or the National Prohibition Act.
Arrest For Crime -The Law's "Crazy Business"
Arrest For Crime -The Law's "Crazy Business"
Michigan Law Review
In the Wilbur Day case, the facts as presented by Time indicate that Day was in truth guilty of the felony for which he was arrested. Under the statute, therefore, the arrest was lawful and the case should not have been dismissed. The defendant's attorney appears, unfortunately, to have misled the trial judge.