General
Oliphant v. Suquamish Indian Tribe et al.; and Belgarde v. Suquamish Indian Tribe et al.
431 U.S. 964·Supreme Court of the United States·1977
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Opinion
No. 76-5729.
Oliphant v. Suquamish Indian Tribe et al.; and Belgarde v. Suquamish Indian Tribe et al.
[MAJORITY]
Certiorari (first case) and certiorari before judgment (second case) to C. A. 9th Cir. Motion of the Governor of the State of Washington for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae granted. Motion of respondents to strike brief filed by Kitsap County as amicus curiae denied. Motion of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and certiorari granted.