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FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2003

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 5-2 on Thursday that state courts must give full faith and credit to tribal court judgments.

The court handled a dispute that was filed both in state court and tribal court. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa court ruled first against a former casino manager.

The state court ruled second but in favor of the manager. The Supreme Court gave preference to the tribal decision because it came first.

Get the Story:
Supreme Court: first judgment counts in simultaneous cases (AP 7/17)

Get the Decision:
Teague v. Bad River Band (July 17, 2003)