Menominee Tribe of Indians v. United States

WHITAKER, Judge.

This is one of several suits brought by plaintiff growing out of the defendant’s administration of its affairs. This one involves interest on the “Menominee Log Fund.” The plaintiff had on deposit in the Treasury of the United States a fund known as the “Menominee Log Fund,” upon which defendant had agreed to pay interest at 5 per cent. Withdrawals were made from this fund, but when reimbursement was first made the sum repaid was deposited in what is known as the “Menominee 4% Fund.” Later all withdrawals from the 5 per cent fund were restored, except for $152,704.88. Interest…