Board of Commissioners v. Simons

Coppey, C. J. —

The central question in this case relates to the right to tax certain lands in Allen county. The cause was tried in the circuit court before a jury, who returned a special verdict.

Among others, the following facts appear by the verdict, viz.: That Jean Baptiste Eichardville, prior to the year 1818, and until his death in 1841, was the principal chief of the Miami tribe of Indians. For some time prior to the year 1818 he had, with the consent of his people, and under their law, resided upon and held exclusive possession of the land in controversy, the same being the property of…