Cite as: 12 CNCA § 1403

As used in this Act, the following words have the following meanings:

1. "Attorney General" means the Attorney General of the Cherokee Nation, or his designee.

2. "Certified Judgment" means any judgment which has been certified by the Attorney General.

3. "Claim" means a right to payment under a certified judgment.

4. "Claimant" means the holder of valid, certified judgment.

5. "Department" means any department, agency or subdivision of the Cherokee Nation.

6. "Fund" means the Cherokee Nation Judgment Fund.

7. "Indemnity" means any contract, agreement or assurance held by the Cherokee Nation as security against an anticipated loss. This term shall include any applicable insurance policy held by the Cherokee Nation for protection against risks and perils except those specifically enumerated.

8. "Judgment" means any final judgment, award, or compromise settlement payable in money for a sum certain against the Cherokee Nation. Judgment includes all interest and costs specified in the judgment, award, or compromise settlement, specifically including any attorney fees awarded against the Cherokee Nation.

9. "Treasurer" means the Treasurer of the Cherokee Nation.

Historical Data

LA 08–16, eff. May 11, 2016.