Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians v. United States

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

MILTON L. SCHWARTZ, District Judge.

The court heard the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment on February 21, 1985. Plaintiffs were represented by Lester J. Marston and Henry J. Sockbeson. Defendants were represented by Pamela S. West and Louis A. Demás. Following oral argument, the court requested that the parties submit supplemental briefing by April 22, 1985. Having duly considered the respective positions of the parties as presented in their briefs and at oral argument, the court now renders its decision.

I. BACKGROUND

Plaintiffs are an individual Native American,…