Court Rules Against Federal Immunity
Idaho Supreme Court rules there is a limit on federal immunity for agencies acting beyond rules. Justice Charles Donaldson writes the agency may bind the United States to agreements within its empowered scope, reversing a lower court and remanding for a new trial. The 1968 case involved Lyle Pitner who claimed FCIC misled him about insurability of wheat after barley acreages were damaged.
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Boise
UPI
Idaho
Supreme Court
Charles Donaldson
Unanimous Court
United States
Congress
Lyle G. Pitner
Lake Coeur d’Alene
Kootenai County
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
FCIC
Pitner
FFIC
Supreme Court Clarifies Apparent Authority In Farm Insurance
The court ruled that cancellation of insurance by mutual consent is ineffective if the insured believes he is uninsured while coverage exists. If the farmer’s version is believed, the agent’s knowledge binds the FCIC under apparent authority, preventing denial of coverage.
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Pitner
Supreme Court
FCIC
Judge rules tribal ban on lawyers violates law
Federal Judge Fred M. Taylor ruled the Shoshone Bannock Tribal Court ban on professional attorneys is contrary to the U.S. Constitution. The decision stems from a civil suit by Fort Hall residents Leroy and Zelphia Towersap against the tribal council and court after their Cat fish Pass attorney was ordered from a criminal case courtroom. The ruling affirms defendants’ right to legal counsel of their choice at tribal court proceedings, while allowing non professional advisers in certain criminal contexts.
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U.S. Justice Department
Fort Hall
Reed Bowen
Idaho
Falls
Taylor
U.S
Drive to Raise Funds for Spokane Police Affected by Budget
Local resident Clyde L. Cramer plans a drive starting today to raise 22 000 dollars to aid 22 Spokane policemen slated for layoff on January 1. The Spokane City Council approved next year’s budget cutting 22 police positions and closing one fire station. Officials expect to rehire officers using Emergency Employment Act funds but require a one month unemployment gap. Several officers may seek other jobs due to the one month waiting period.
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Spokane
UPI
Cers
Clyde L. Cramer
Canning the Can A New System Reduces Garbage Costs
A redesigned garbage method uses disposable paper sacks with metal frames and attached lids replacing heavy cans. The bag is removed and dumped into trucks, cutting labor and spills while reducing back strain and noise. Burial remains preferred to burning to avoid air pollution.
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