Short Circuit 118 (11/26/19)
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Protection of Liberties and Attorney's Fees in Civil Forfeiture Cases
This chapter explores a clause in the Declaration of Rights that safeguards liberties and the right to pursue one's chosen trade. It discusses the case of Sallgato v United States, where property was wrongfully seized for civil forfeiture, and delves into the interpretation of 'substantially prevail' in the context of attorney's fees. The impact of such cases on individuals and the court's dismissal without prejudice are also examined.
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