| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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D030218 and D030399
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Aas v. Superior Court (The William Lyon Co.)
Homeowners can't claim pure economic loss damages or market 'stigma' damages in construction defect suit. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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98SA327
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The Board of the County Commissioners of the County of Arapahoe v. Crystal Creek Homeowners' Association
Supreme Court affirms 'can and will' doctrine in determining amount of water available to Arapahoe in Gunnison River Basin. |
Government |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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98-1904
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U.S. v. Weathershead
Certiorari granted |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | ||
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B119114
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Dreyfuss v. Union Bank of California
Lender can nonjudicially foreclose on multiple parcels of real property collateral without crediting debtor fair market value of each parcel. |
Real Property |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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98CA0674
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Regional Transportation District v. Outdoor Systems Inc.
Compensation owed to owner of billboard leases where property condemned for project funded with federal funds. |
Real Property |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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98CA2165
|
People v. Gilbert
Defendant's challenges to jurors properly denied where jurors indicate willingness to give defendant fair trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99CA0510
|
Nasca v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Arbitration award on insurance claim is valid absent showing that it was procured by fraud. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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98CA0008
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Giampapa v. American Family Mutual Insurance Co.
Plaintiffs' psychological condition may support an award of noneconomic damages in excess of statutory cap. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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98CA0817
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People v. Zamora
Separate charge of crime of violence not required for filing of charges against juvenile in district court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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98CA1543
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People v. Hoang
Defendant convicted of crime of violence not entitled to sentencing by juvenile court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99CA0583
|
Mile High Greyhound Park, Inc. v. Colorado Racing Commission
Racing commission did not exceed its authority by requiring track owners to install surveillance equipment at their expense. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99CA1224
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Bohrer v. Church Mutual Insurance Co.
Public policy prohibits recovery of post-judgment interest on punitive damage award from insurer. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99CA1046
|
McCarty v. Kaiser-Hill Co.
Psychologist entitled to immunity from civil action for damages relating to warning given about employee. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99CA0175
|
Synan v. Haya
Service by publication insufficient to assert personal jurisdiction over defendant. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99CA2336
|
Compton v. Industrial Claims Office
Claimant not entitled to costs for expert witness fees where witnesses were not subpoenaed. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99CA2118
|
McCord v. Affinity Insurance Group Inc.
Insured is entitled to assert claim for uninsured motorist benefits even though insured is not party injured. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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S090239
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People v. Miller
Review granted |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | ||
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99SC403
|
Dudding v. Norton Frickey & Associates
If contingent fee agreement fails, attorney may recover in quantum meruit so long as underlying agreement sufficiently notifies client of such recovery. |
Attorneys |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99CA0537
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Fisher v. Barnes ( In the Matter of the Estate of Dancer, Deceased)
Will cannot be attributed to decedent where it was not in her hand or signed by her. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99SC568
|
People v. Woodward
Ex Post Facto Clause prohibits retroactive application of statute if it increases applicable punishment for crime. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99SA428
|
People v. Garcia
Defendant's 15 minute detention in police car while domestic violence disturbance investigated is not illegal arrest; failure to give Miranda warning prior to requesting consent to search not grounds for suppression. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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00SA175
|
Percy v. Fielder (In the Matter of the Title, Ballot Title and Submission Clause)
Supreme Court approves Title Board's actions concerning 'Citizen Management of Growth' initiative. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99SC243
|
McCormick v. Union Pacific Resources Co.
Deed reservation for "other minerals" includes oil and gas. |
Real Property |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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00SA204
|
People v. Pitts
Items not described in search warrant or in plain view were improperly seized. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99SC543
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Springer v. City and County of Denver
City does not enjoy immunity when it constructs a building with a dangerous condition through an independent contractor. |
Government |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99SC823
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Albright v. McDermond
Home buyer entitled to refund of deposit when inspection objections are not resolved by deadline provided in contract. |
Contracts |
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Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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00SA77
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People v. Berreth
Court that erroneously declares a mistrial based on overloaded docket may not order second trial of defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99-15673
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Prestige Limited Partnership v. East Bay Car Wash Partners
Creditor who incorrectly sued guarantor instead of foreclosing on property may still seek to recover underlying debt. |
Business Law |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99CA0994
|
Wilcox v. Clark
Prevailing party in action for forcible entry and detainer may be awarded attorney fees. |
Real Property |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 | |
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99SA117
|
People v. Ellison
Definition of knowledge in Colorado's driving under restraint statute does not violate due process of law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 1, 2001 |
