Assignment Task: The sole issue raised on appeal is whether the district court erred in finding that Rivard was acting as an instrument or agent of the DEA when he inspected the overnight case and discovered the hidden cocaine. The government vigorously attacks the district court's findings that Rivard had no legitimate business purpose in opening the case and that his sole motivation was the expectation of financial reward. The government also questions the court's legal conclusion that this particular combination of factors conclusively demonstrates that Rivard was acting as an agent.
Review the previous paragraph and in your own words, summarize what the legal issue is that the court is deciding.what the legal issue is that the court is deciding.