| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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00CA0337
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In the Interest of L.M., a Juvenile-Child
Prosecution not required to disprove elements of affirmative defense where there was no evidence to support the use of the defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99CA2042
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Boryla v. Pash
Trial court is not required to enter award of interest on actual costs from date of original cost award. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99CA2491
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Morris v. Askeland Enterprises, Inc.
Punitive damages are not available for claims brought under Colorado Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act. |
Business Law |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99-3268
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U.S. v. Weller
Court upholds bank branch manager's conviction for embezzling. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99-2186
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U.S. v. Heckard
Defendant's proximity to gun and fact that he owned residence where gun was found is sufficient evidence to convict for possession of firearm. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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42355-0
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State of Washington v. Clausing
Unlicensed physician found guilty of illegal possession and delivery of legend drugs when delivered to former patient without valid prescription. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99SA131
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In the Matter of Price
Attorney denied reinstatement to practice law for two years for disciplinary violations. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99SC738
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City and County of Denver v. Gonzales
In negligence suits involving one-vehicle accidents, 3-year statute of limitations applies to all tort actions for bodily injury or property damage whether tortfeasor was using or operating motor vehicle. |
Torts |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99-6297
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Lusk v. Ryder Integrated Logistics
Defendant must present comparative evidence of general populations lifting capabilities in disability-discrimination suit against employer. |
Employment Law |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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00-30125
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U.S. c. Garcia-Sanchez
When evidence supports defendant's participation, and court attributes to him amount of drugs sold by conspiracy, sentence based on such evidence is not error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99-2328
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U.S. v. Vallo
Government presented sufficient evidence to convict mother and boyfriend of murder of child. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99SC987
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People v. Jasper
Trial courts possess inherent authority to impose plea cutoff deadline as part of its case management responsibilities provided parties have notice of deadline. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99SC304
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The Fowler Irrevocable Trust 1992-1 v. The City of Boulder
Supreme court orders new trial to value fair rental value of property city temporarily took as construction staging area for flood control project. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99-35204
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Snake River Valley Electric Assoc. v. Pacificorp
Idaho's Electronic Supplier Stabilization Act is not state-sponsored restraint of competition that is immune from antitrust scrutiny because it fails two-prong test. |
Antitrust |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99-50775
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U.S. v. Parga-Rosas
Indictment not alleging defendant voluntarily entered U.S. is still sufficient as long as it charges all statutory elements of offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99-35647
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Shewfelt v. State of Alaska
Order |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | ||
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99SC447
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People v. J.J.H
Colorado Children's Code requires additional procedures only for sentencing alleged aggravated juvenile offenders not mandatory sentence offenders. |
Juveniles |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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97-56456
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Wayne v. Pacific Bell
Where employer seriously considers changing ERISA benefits, employer has affirmative duty to disclose this intent to union during collective bargaining agreement. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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00SA258
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People v. Lee
Excluding DNA evidence as sanction for discovery violation is abuse of discretion where not necessary to cure prejudice or deter future misconduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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99SC949
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J.P. Meyer Trucking & Construction v. Colorado School Districts Self Insurance Pool
Right to interlocutory appeal is not provided for in No-Fault Act and Uniform Arbitration Act. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
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00-3298
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U.S. v. Hardesty
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 18, 2001 | |
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S030514
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In Re Gay
Assistance of counsel is ineffective when attorney defrauds both the court and his client. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 18, 2001 | |
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S050761
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Alcaraz v. Vece
Issue exists whether landlords have control of land owned by city creating duty to warn. |
Torts |
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Apr. 18, 2001 | |
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C020118
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Board of Administration v. Wilson
Public Employment Retirement Fund members have right to sound retirement system and 'arrears' financing is unconstitutional. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 18, 2001 | |
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B106181
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Azusa Land Reclamation Co. Inc. v. Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster
Dumping waste in landfill located over reservoir is 'project' subject to California Environmental Quality Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 18, 2001 | |
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S046843
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County of San Diego v. State of California
City is entitled to reimbursement when state legislature excludes medically indigent adults from Medi-Cal. |
Government |
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Apr. 18, 2001 | |
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S009141
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People v. Jones
Defendant isn't denied due process by his being given antipsychotic drugs to control his schizophrenia. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 18, 2001 | |
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A067809
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People v. Buckley
Defendants fail to show two jurors were excluded based solely on race. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 18, 2001 | |
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95-1478
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Printz v. United States
Brady Act's interim provision requiring states to run background checks on handgun purchasers is unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 18, 2001 | |
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S042591
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Professional Engineers in California Government v. Dept. of Transportation
Statute permitting state to hire private entities for services normally performed by state workers is invalid. |
Government |
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Apr. 18, 2001 |