Document: 344 U.S. 630 73 S.Ct. 459 97 L.Ed. 622 UNITED STATESv.LANE MOTOR CO. No. 499. Decided Feb. 9, 1953. Mr. Walter J. Cummings, Jr., Solicitor General of the United States, Washington, D.C., for petitioner. Paul Harkey, Idabel, Okl., respondent. PER CURIAM. 1 In this proceeding, Government sought forfeiture an automobile and a truck under provisions § 3116 Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C.A. 3116, in District Court Eastern Oklahoma. That Section allows seizure property 'intended use violating' alcohol tax laws, as well 'which has been so used'. The respondent, alleging interest two vehicles, contested forfeitures. 2 district judge found facts to be that had each used by operator illegal distillery drive number miles from his home then parked at point one-half mile or more distillery, walking rest way. not shown, it alleged, vehicles transporting materials utensils ruled shown did justify forfeiture. Appeals Tenth Circuit affirmed, 199 F.2d 495. 3 petitioned writ certiorari showing that, while Third States v. One 1948 Plymouth Sedan, 1952, 198 399, held accord with Circuit, Sixth taken contrary view, 1950 Ford Half-Ton Pickup Automobile Truck, 195 857. Certiorari is granted order resolve conflict. 4 We think clear vehicle solely commuting violating revenue laws. 5 granted, judgment affirmed.

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