Crape V. Larry Mount

Gary A. Crape appeals from a summary judgment granted to Whatcom County and its sheriff, Larry Mount. The appellant, Crape, was arrested on January 30, 1979 for selling marijuana to juveniles near a local high school; he had been driving his car at the time. On March 21, 1979, he was convicted for unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. See RCW 69.50.401(a). On April 7, 1979, a sheriff's deputy seized the car and gave Crape the notice required under the forfeiture statute. Crape filed the present action on May 21, 1979.