Volkswagen of America Inc. v. Young

Page 151} a. A wealthy art connoisseur is charged with manslaughter. Dried blood of the victims blood type and the victims fingerprint are found on an invaluable Ming vase in the art collectors home. Prior to trial, the art collector objects to the police seizure of the Ming vase, not upon constitutional grounds but on the grounds that it is his property. He is unsuccessful. Following his conviction, the art collector moves for the restoration of his Ming vase, which is still being retained in the property room.