Legal Opinion
Cherokee Nation of Okla. v. Leavitt
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided March 1, 2005No. 02-1472PublishedCited by 129 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Breyer
The United States and two Indian Tribes have entered into agreements in which the Government promises to pay certain “contract support costs” that the Tribes incurred during fiscal years (FYs) 1994 through 1997. The question before us is whether the Government’s promises are legally binding. We conclude that they are.
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The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Act), 88 Stat. 2203, as amended, 25 U. S. C. § 450 et seq. (2000 ed. and Supp. II), authorizes the Government and Indian tribes to enter into contracts in which the tribes promise to supply federally funded services,…
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