New York Court of Appeals Affirms Cayuga Cigarette Tax Immunity in Cayuga v. Gould

Thanks to T.W., here is the opinion (4-3): Cayuga Opinion

Lower court materials are here.

Cayuga Indian Nation Tax Case Oral Argument Video in N.Y. Court of Appeals

Here.

Here is the court’s case summary.

Lower court decision here.

Cayuga Indian Nation Wins Important Tax Case

The New York Appellate Division has reversed a N.Y. Supreme Court decision denying a request for a declaratory judgment against county impoundment of tobacco products intended for sale on-reservation to tribal members. The case is Cayuga Indian Nation v. Gould.

NY Supreme Court Slip Opinion

NY Appellate Division Opinion

News coverage here.