GARLAND’S HEIRS v. CHOCTAW NATION, 256 U.S. 439 (1921)

HEIRS OF GARLAND, DECEASED, v. CHOCTAW NATION. APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF CLAIMS. No. 129. Argued January 12, 1921. Decided June 1, 1921. The Choctaw Nation constituted four persons a delegation to represent it in pressing money claims against the United States, promised them a percentage for their services rendered and to be rendered, and, […]

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256 U.S. 439

256 U.S. 439 256 U.S. 439 41 S.Ct. 579 65 L.Ed. 1038 GARLAND’S HEIRSv.CHOCTAW NATION. No. 129. Argued Jan. 12, 1921. Decided June 1, 1921. Messrs. Harry Peyton, of Washington, D. C., and W. N. Redwine, of McAlester, Okl., for appellants. Mr. Solicitor General Frierson, of Chattanooga, Tenn., for appellee. Mr. Justice McKENNA delivered the […]

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