Tribal Law - Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota; National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota - Tribal Law

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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

27.06.060 Power of the Tribal Court

The Tribal Court shall enter a Writ of Restitution if:

(a) Notice of suit and trial is given by service of summons and complaint in accordance with the procedures provided herein; and

(b) The Tribal Court shall find that the occupier of the Leasehold Estate subject to the Leasehold Mortgage is guilty of an act of unlawful detainer.

Upon issuance of a Writ of Restitution, the Tribal Court shall have the authority to enter against the defendants a judgment for the following:

(1) back rent, unpaid utilities, and any charges due the Tribe or Lessor under any lease or occupancy agreement;

(2) any and all amounts secured by the Leasehold Mortgage that are due the Mortgagee (or its successors or assigns); and

(3) damages caused by the defendants to the property other than ordinary wear and tear.

(c) The Tribal Court shall have the authority to award costs and reasonable attorney's fees in bringing suit to the prevailing party.