Klamath & Moadoc Tribes of Indians v. United States

This suit was brought under an Act of May 26, 1920, 1 conferring jurisdiction of claims asserted by plaintiffs against the defendant. It provides: “That all claims of whatsoever nature ” the plaintiffs may have against the United States “which have not heretofore been determined by the Court of Claims ” may be submitted to that court for determination of the amount, if any, “ due said Indians from the United States under any treaties, agreements, or laws of Congress, or for the misappropriation of any of the funds of said Indians, or for the failure of the United States to pay said Indians…