US vs Thomas - These bills (FRN's) are not "money"...

[EZrhythm]

These bills are not "money" per se but promissory notes supported by the monetary reserves of the United States."

http://ftp.resource.org/courts.gov/c/F3/319/319.F3d.640.02-2288.html

Quoted text is in the second to last paragraph at link.

[shikamaru]

In Black's 5th, the definition of money excludes notes.

[David Merrill]

That explains a much deeper aspect of forfeiture to the IRS/Treasury because of the first lien on things you buy with private credit.

Thanks a bundle EZ!!

[Ares]

That explains a much deeper aspect of forfeiture to the IRS/Treasury because of the first lien on things you buy with private credit.

Thanks a bundle EZ!!

So you're saying all Al Capone had to do was demand lawful money? :-D

[David Merrill]

So you're saying all Al Capone had to do was demand lawful money? :-D

I think it was really the way he made his demand for money...