Legal Opinion
United States v. Elliott
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided November 9, 1942No. 2473PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PHILLIPS, Circuit Judge.
This is an appeal by the United States from a judgment awarding compensation in a condemnation proceeding. The proceeding was instituted by the Grand River Dam Authority to condemn approximately 40 acres of land, known as Turkey Island,1 situated within the reservoir area of the Grand River Dam in Oklahoma. The island lies east of the middle of the river. Both the Cherokee and Seneca Nations claim ownership of the island and claims-for compensation were filed by tne United States on behalf of both tribes. Commissioners were appointed to appraise the island. They…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Oklahoma v. TexasSupreme Court of the United States · 1922
- Brewer-Elliott Oil & Gas Co. v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1922
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3Cited by11 opinions
- United States v. Champlin Refining Co.Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1946
- Choctaw & Chickasaw Nations v. SeayCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1956
- Stone v. McFarlinCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1957
- Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations v. SeayCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1956
- Hanes v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Oklahoma · 1999
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