Cherokee Nation of Okla. v. Leavitt

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 2005-03-01

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Justice Breyer delivered the opinion of the Court. The United States and two Indian Tribes have entered into agreements in which the Government promises to pay certain “contract support costs” that the Tribes incurred during fiscal years (FYs) 1994 through 1997. The question before us is whether the Government’s promises are legally binding. We conclude that they are. I The I…

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