United States v. Undetermined Quantities of Drugs
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
675 F. Supp. 1113 (1987)

- Written by Alex Ruskell, JD
Facts
The government seized drugs from Travenol. The drugs were lawful and not harmful, but the government claimed Travenol was altering the drugs into a finished product that violated the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Because the drugs were perishable, Travenol asked for their release on the condition that the drugs would be sold in a lawful manner. The government refused, arguing that the drugs could not be released until after condemnation proceedings were held. Travenol sued for release of the drugs.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Duff, J.)
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