GARDE v. ONE 1992 FORD EXPLORER XLT

No. C5-02-2142.

662 N.W.2d 165 (2003)

John K. GARDE, Respondent, v. ONE 1992 FORD EXPLORER XLT MOTOR VEHICLE, VIN No. 1FMDU34X3NUC11624, Minnesota License No. FHW 406, Defendant, City of Richfield, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Minnesota.

June 3, 2003.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Martin J. Costello, Russell J. Platzek, Hughes & Costello, 1230 Landmark Towers, St. Paul, MN, for appellant.

Silas L. Danielson, Christopher M. Roe, Blethen, Gage & Krause, P.L.L.P., Mankato, MN, for respondent.

Considered and decided by HARTEN, Presiding Judge, MINGE, Judge, and HUDSON, Judge.


OPINION

HARTEN, Judge.

Appellant city challenges the district court's order granting summary judgment to respondent in a judicial forfeiture proceeding. Because we conclude that the district court lacked jurisdiction, we reverse and remand for dismissal.

FACTS

On 20 March 2002, respondent John Garde was arrested and charged with first-degree driving while impaired (DWI). That same day,...

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