Leahy v. State Treasurer

On Rehearing.

I am unable to agree with the conclusion announced by the court, and in view of the Importance of the question I most respectfully indicate the grounds of my dissent.

The question involves the right of the state of Oklahoma to collect an income tax cn the funds paid to a member of the Osage Tribe of Indians who had received a certificate of competency. TThese funds were derived from the bonuses, rentals, and royalties paid by the lessees of the tribal mineral leases which had been given with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior. The funds obtained from these mineral…