Pueblo of Santo Domingo v. United States

OPINION

FUTEY, Judge.

Plaintiff, Pueblo of Santo Domingo, moves the court to amend a 1969 stipulation and map setting forth defendant’s liability for extinguishing plaintiff’s aboriginal title to certain lands. Defendant contends this court can not entertain plaintiff’s motion because it is untimely and jurisdictionally barred pursuant to section 12 of the Indian Claims Commission Act. For the reasons stated hereinafter, plaintiff’s motion is denied.

Factual Background

Plaintiff's "Motion to Amend Map of Aboriginal Area, and 1969 stipulation as to Standing to Sue, Liability and Area,” now before…