Village of Mishongnovi v. Humeyestewa

OPINION AND ORDER

This case presents the issue of whether federal standing doctrine applies in Hopi Tribal Court in a case involving a dispute over who should rightfully control a bank account held in the name of the Village of Mishongnovi. Appellant and Respondents each allege that they are the rightful governing body of the Village. The ultimate resolution of the case turns on the determination of who is the Village’s legitimate governing authority. As such, this case also raises the issue of whether this central factual determination is a political question that may be resolved by the…