Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Wagnon v. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

From the Associated Press: "The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that states have the power to tax fuel sold on Indian reservations.

"In a 7-2 vote, the high court said Kansas can tax distributors who sell fuel at an Indian-owned and operated gas station near the Prairie Band Potawatomi tribe's casino. Most of the Nation Station's fuel customers are patrons of the casino, which is 15 miles north of Topeka, Kan."

Wagnon v. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
Docket 04-631

  • Supreme Court opinion
  • Petitioner's brief
  • Respondent's brief
  • Petitioner's reply brief
  • Transcript of oral arguments

    Source: "High court favors taxes on fuel on Indian reservations." Associated Press. December 6, 2005.
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