N.Y. Indian Law § 50: Appeals to council of Seneca nation

§ 50. Appeals to council of Seneca nation. Within twenty days after

the decision of a peacemakers' court of the Seneca nation, an appeal may

be taken to the council of such nation, by serving upon the adverse

party and upon the peacemakers before whom the action or proceeding was

heard a notice of such appeal. The peacemakers shall certify the

evidence taken before them to the council. The appeal shall be heard by

at least a quorum of the council, and shall be decided upon the evidence

taken in the peacemakers' court, and such additional evidence as the

council may determine to hear. Upon the hearing any party shall have the

right to appear either in person or by counsel and argue the merits of

the case. The decision of the council shall be conclusive.