Judge Says Treaty Rights Relevant In BNSF Right-Of-Way Suit

By Greg Lamm · March 14, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT

Testimony related to the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community's treaty rights can be introduced during trial in a case alleging that BNSF Railway Co. willfully violated the tribe's easement agreement by shipping...

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Case Title

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community v BNSF Railway Company

Case Number

Court

Washington Western

Nature of Suit

Contract: Other

Date Filed

April 07, 2015

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