United States v. 1866.75 Board Feet & 11 Doors & Casings, More or Less, of Dipteryx Panamensis Imported From Nicaragua

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• finding there is no authority that 18 U.S.C. § 983 applies to judicial forfeiture proceedings
• claimants cannot assert innocent owner defense in forfeiture action because it was “illegal to possess” wood that was imported into the United States in violation of federal law

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