Legal dispute over Cherokee outlet occupancy and ejectment appeal
In the Northern District of the Indian Territory at Vinita the case of John Leach versus L. H. Singleton et al concerns restitution of premises after a jury verdict awarding damages and possession. The defendants sought a supersedeas and appeal, with discussion of congressional treaty provisions and an amendment governing intruders and paid occupants of Cherokee land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court For the Northern District of the Indian Territory
Vinita
Jan.Mary
John Leach
L. H. Singleton
United States Court of Appeais
Indian Territory
Court of Sap
United States
Exid Nation
Congress
Washington
Midneys
Dawes Commission
United States Court
Court of Appeals
South McAlester
Eighth Circuit
St. Louis
United Star Font Tas
Saath Lite
Removal of intruders from Cherokee nation lands urged
A judge argues for immediate expulsion of intruders under the Curtis act, citing prior treaties and the Dawes commission. He explains court authority to remove those denied citizenship and restore lands to rightful Cherokee holders, warning against delays or mockery of Congress's intent.
Court urges peace as Cherokee Nation enforces law in Indian Territory
A Cherokee Nation court addresses long standing tensions over sweeping laws in the Indian Territory. It urges officers to enforce without oppression and residents to surrender property, warning that defiance will bring penalties. The case concerns Williaty January et al versus Josephine January et al, with Curtis act provisions cited on pre December 31 1905 disposition rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
United States Court For the Northern District of the Indian Territory
Vida
Charles Brown Ord Hey Gaus
Pisinsisis
Ve. Williaty
Josephine Janugre
A.daritiaty
Josephine January
W. A Fisk
Porty. Springer
Ben Gaus
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