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Digital Heritage
Community
Myaamia CenterCategory
Government & BusinessSummary
Findings: The Commission listed different aspects of the petition made by the Miami Tribe. The Miami Tribe wished to have access to financial documents so that they could make the most effective and supported claims against the United States.
Digital Heritage
Page 7 of 8
Community
Myaamia CenterCategory
Government & Business, Land & PlaceSummary
Opinion: The Commission agreed that the proposals were fair and equitable for both parties and supported the agreement both Miami groups had with the United States.
Digital Heritage
Page 2 of 3
Community
Myaamia CenterCategory
Government & BusinessSummary
Opinion: The Commission decided that it was justified in dismissing the petition of the Miami Tribe in regards to the documents they requested from the United States.
Digital Heritage
Page 8 of 15
Community
Myaamia CenterCategory
Government & Business, Land & PlaceSummary
Opinion: The Commission investigated the validity of the offsets the defendant presented. $287,757.33 in offsets were found to be applicable to offset the cost of the amount due to the Miami Tribe for Royce Area 99.
Digital Heritage
Page 3 of 3
Community
Myaamia CenterCategory
Government & BusinessSummary
Order of Dismissal: The Commission announced the dismissal of the petition by the Miami Tribe.
Digital Heritage
Page 12 of 15
Community
Myaamia CenterCategory
Government & Business, Land & PlaceSummary
Order Allowing Attorney Fees: The Commission outlines their final decision regarding the expenses incurred during the legal proceedings of Docket Nos. 67 and 124.
Digital Heritage
Page 13 of 15
Community
Myaamia CenterCategory
Government & Business, Land & PlaceSummary
Amended and Additional Findings: The Commissioner explained the amendments to the previous award statement. The value of the land was increased after additional findings and the award value was adjusted to reflect this.
Digital Heritage
Page 5 of 15
Community
Myaamia CenterCategory
Government & Business, Land & PlaceSummary
Dissenting Opinion: The Associate Commissioner, Arthur V. Watkins, provides a dissenting opinion in regards to the Commission's valuation of the land in Royce Area 99.
Digital Heritage
Community
Myaamia CenterCategory
Government & Business, Land & PlaceSummary
Findings: The findings of the Commission were able to verify that the Miami, Wea, and Delaware had claims to the land in Royce Area 99.
Digital Heritage
Page 6 of 15
Community
Myaamia CenterCategory
Government & Business, Land & PlaceSummary
Findings: The Commission was presented with possible offsets by the defendants to credit toward the remaining amount due to the Miami Tribe for Royce Area 99.
Digital Heritage
Page 7 of 15
Community
Myaamia CenterCategory
Government & Business, Land & PlaceSummary
Final Award: The Commission revised the final award amount to reflect the increased valuation of the land in Royce Area 99. The final award amount totaled $4,647,467.67.
Digital Heritage
Page 5 of 5
Community
Myaamia CenterCategory
Government & Business, Land & PlaceSummary
Findings: The Commission conducted research into the value of the land the tribes brought forth claims about in Michigan and Indiana. The history of the migration patterns and land values of the area is detailed.