DiCara v. Cahuilla Band of Indians
The Cahuilla Band of Indians (Cahuilla) appeals from a judgment entered in favor of Mary DiCara (DiCara), doing business as Scott Leasing Company, after the trial court granted DiCaras petition to confirm an arbitration award and denied Cahuillas petition to vacate the award. The principal issue presented is whether equitable considerations such as unjust enrichment may properly be applied to enforce a seemingly illegal contract to lease video gaming devices for use in an Indian reservation casino. After conducting an independent review, Court conclude, as did the trial court, that enforcement is appropriate under the circumstances of this case.
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