Minnesota Chippewa Tribe v. United States

These three cases, which were transferred to this court by the Indian Claims Commission, are presently before the court for decision on the defendant’s pleas that the causes of action are barred by the doctrine of res judicata. Two of the cases came to us on requests for review of opinions by Trial Judge Schwartz and the third arises on a motion to dismiss filed by defendant. By order of the court, these cases were consolidated for purposes of review and consideration and they were orally argued together.

Nos. 19 and 189-A

(Consolidated)

The question presented in these consolidated cases is…