Navajo Nation Ct. App., 1983

Cleveland v. Navajo Nation

Cleveland v. Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation Ct. App. · Decided May 13, 1983
4 Navajo Rptr. 52

Counsel

Nona Lou Smith, Esq., Window Rock, Navajo Nation (Arizona) for Appellants, Benjamin Curley, Esq., Window Rock, Navajo Nation (Arizona) for Appellee.

Cleveland v. Navajo Nation

Opinion of the Court

The motion for reconsideration of this court's order of dismissal having been carefully considered by the court, it is denied for failure to state good cause. It appears that the failure to comply with the prior order of the court was not the fault of Nona Lou Smith but that of inadequate office systems and understaffing. While this order may appear to be harsh under the circumstances, there is a principle of finality in litigation which requires that contested matter finally and permanently be put to rest.

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