Legal Opinion
In re Fischer
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided March 24, 1954PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBergan, J.
The respondent Michael Checkman is a white man and is the husbánd of Minnie Grey Checkman, a member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of Indians. The husband and wife have been residing together on lands in the St. Regis Indian Reservation in Franklin County. The lands on which they live are owned by the wife.
On December 17, 1952, the clerk of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe addressed a formal communication to the District Attorney of Franklin County. The communication was brief and pointed. It stated: “ Will you please notify Mr. Mike Chekman a white man who is residing on the reservation to move off…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Patterson v. Council of the Seneca NationNew York Court of Appeals · 1927
- People Ex Rel. Cutler v. DibbleNew York Court of Appeals · 1857
- In re StakelAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1953
- In re Woodin, New York County Courts1931
- Matter of StakelNew York Court of Appeals · 1954
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- Di Florio v. GrayAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1970