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MATTER OF FISCHER (CHECKMAN)

204 Misc. 630 (1953)

In the Matter of Henry A. Fischer, as District Attorney of Franklin County, on Behalf of Chiefs of St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of Indians, Petitioner. Michael Checkman, Respondent.

County Court, Franklin County.

October 13, 1953.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Henry A. Fischer, District Attorney, for petitioner.

H. W. Main for respondent.

Arthur B. Hart for Andrew Bero and others, as Chiefs of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of Indians.

LAWRENCE, J.

This is a proceeding under section 8 of the Indian Law. It is brought by the District Attorney at the instance of the chiefs of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe of Indians. The chiefs seek to remove Michael Checkman from lands located within the Indian reservation, claiming that he is an intruder. (See People ex rel. Blacksmith v. Tracy, 1 Denio 617.)

The facts have been stipulated. Michael...

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