Statutory forfeiture
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From 12 U.S. 398 - United States v. 1960 Bags of Coffee · 1814Most cited · 78 citing opinions
We are of opinion that the question rests altogether on the wording of the act of Congress: by which it is expressly declared that the forfeiture shall take place upon the commission of the offence. . . . the commission of the offence marks the point of time on which the statutary transfer of right takes place.