Valvo v. Seneca Nation of Indians

OPINION OF THE COURT

Rose H. Sconiers, J.

Defendants, Seneca Nation of Indians, L. Daniel Leroy and Valerie Henhawk, by notice of motion, seek an order dismissing plaintiffs’ Burt and Jean Valvo’s complaint. Defendants contend that, as a sovereign Indian Nation and representatives duly employed therein, they are immune from suit as, absent congressional consent, State law is not applicable to Indian tribes and Indian land. Plaintiffs resist this motion. Oral argument was had before this court, Part 32, Erie County Supreme Court; decision was reserved and counsel were requested to submit legal…