Title 25, IndiansRelease 119-102
§85 Contracts Relating to Tribal Funds or Property
Title 25 › CHAPTER 3 — AGREEMENTS WITH INDIANS › SUBCHAPTER II — CONTRACTS WITH INDIANS › § 85
Summary
Contracts with Indians about tribal money or property held by the U.S. are void unless the U.S. approves.
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Title 25, §85
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No contract made with any Indian, where such contract relates to the tribal funds or property in the hands of the United States, shall be valid, nor shall any payment for services rendered in relation thereto be made unless the consent of the United States has previously been given.
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Citation
25 U.S.C. § 85
Title 25, Indians
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102