Tetlin Native Corp. v. State

OPINION

COMPTON, Justice.

This appeal concerns five material site easements located within land owned by the Tetlin Native Corporation (Tetlin). The land was conveyed to Tetlin pursuant to § 19(b) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). 43 U.S.C. § 1618(b) (1982). On cross-motions for summary judgment, the trial court ruled in favor of the State of Alaska. We affirm.

*530I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Shortly after statehood the State of Alaska (State) proceeded to obtain interests to material site easements or rights-of-way across land held by the United States government. The…