1 NICS App. 65, Almojera v. Seattle First National Bank (December 1989)

IN THE NOOKSACK TRIBAL COURT OF APPEALS

NOOKSACK INDIAN RESERVATION

DEMING, WASHINGTON

Andrea Almojera v. Seattle First National Bank

No. NOO-Ci-5/89-0153 (December 21,1989)

SUMMARY

In an action to remain in possession of a mobile home, the Court of Appeals found no legal basis entitling the appellant to remain in possession of the premises, despite the fact that her daughter is handicapped and appellant has no place to go.

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Before:	Judge Elbridge Coochise, Judge Hollis Chough, and Judge John L. Roe.
Appearances:	Appellant Andrea Almojera appeared pro se. Janet L. Stauffer for Respondent Seattle First National Bank.

ORDER

This matter came for a hearing before the Nooksack Court of Appeals on December 12, 1989. Andrea Almojera appeared without an attorney or spokesperson, the Seattle First National Bank was represented by attorney Janet L. Stauffer.

This Court heard arguments from both parties and reviewed the records and files therein. The Court being fully advised of the premises, issues its order as follows:

The Court finds no merit in appellant's claim of a law allowing her to remain in respondent's mobile home because her daughter is handicapped. Although it is unfortunate that appellant has no other place to live or go, there is no legal basis to reverse the Tribal Court's ruling.

The Court of Appeals does hereby affirm the Nooksack Tribal Court's decision but modifies the Tribal Court order by extending the date appellant must vacate the mobile home and return its possession to respondent, Seattle First National Bank, to before January 21,1990.

It is so ordered and adjudged this 21st day of December, 1989.