Louis Brandeis

“ The Court of Claims is 'authorized to consider and adjudicate and render judgment as law and equity may require.' The words of the act which follow merely identify the claims which the court is authorized to consider. Authority to sue the Creek Nation is implied ”

“ The Creek Nation was recognized by the United States as a distinct political community, with which it made treaties and which within its own territory administered its internal affairs. Like other governments, municipal as well as state, the Creek Nation was free from liability for injuries to persons or property due to mob violence or failure to keep the peace. ”

“ Inclosure of a greater area was prohibited; but provision was made for establishing, under certain conditions, more extensive pastures near the frontiers, to protect against influx of stock from adjoining nations. ”