Washington Appeals Court Upholds Tribe’s Sovereign Immunity in Land Dispute

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The panel’s decision affirmed that the Stillaguamish Tribe’s immunity extends to the disputed land, effectively dismissing Flying T Ranch’s claims.

Representatives for Flying T Ranch and the Stillaguamish Tribe did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Judges Ian S. Birk, Leonard J. Feldman, and Stephen J. Dwyer presided over the case.

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Flying T Ranch is represented by Kevin Hochhalter of Olympic Appeals PLLC.

Counsel information for the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians was not immediately available.

The case is Flying T Ranch Inc. v. Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, case number 85739-8-I, in the Washington Court of Appeals, Division One.