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U.S. ex rel. Crow Creek Sioux v. Hattum Family
Date: 12-19-2000
Case Number: 00-1691
Judge: Per Curiam
Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Plaintiff's Attorney: Charles R. Johnson, Gregory, South Dakota
Defendant's Attorney: Robert B. Anderson, Pierre, South Dakota
Description:
Qui tam action - Crow Creek Tribe bought this action seeking to set aside certain crop liens, to require an accounting of payments defendant received from the Tibe, and to recover for damage to tribal land. In a counterclaim, Hattum sought damages for upoaid salaries, amounts due under agreement with the Tribe, unjust enrichment, and breach of contract. Partial summary judgment in favor of Tribe holding that contract were void under 25 U.S.C. 81 because the Secretary of the Interior had not approved them. Defendant appealed.
Outcome:
Affirmed.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
None
About This Case
What was the outcome of U.S. ex rel. Crow Creek Sioux v. Hattum Family?
The outcome was: Affirmed.
Which court heard U.S. ex rel. Crow Creek Sioux v. Hattum Family?
This case was heard in United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, SD. The presiding judge was Per Curiam.
Who were the attorneys in U.S. ex rel. Crow Creek Sioux v. Hattum Family?
Plaintiff's attorney: Charles R. Johnson, Gregory, South Dakota. Defendant's attorney: Robert B. Anderson, Pierre, South Dakota.
When was U.S. ex rel. Crow Creek Sioux v. Hattum Family decided?
This case was decided on December 19, 2000.