Category: Colorado Court Opinions

(358 P.2d 605) WALTER RICHARD SKEELS v. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO. No. 19,454.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided January 16, 1961. Defendant was convicted of murder in the first degree and brings error. Affirmed. 1. CRIMINAL LAW — Evidence — Photographs — Admissibility. Where photographs of knife lying where it was found by […]

(613 P.2d 899) Donald E. Tyler v. The District Court in and for the County of Adams, State of Colorado, the Honorable Marvin E. Foote, sitting as judge of said Court, and Gregory Lyman, Clerk of said Court No. 80SA144Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided July 14, 1980. Rehearing denied August 5, 1980. Original proceeding by […]

91 P.2d 975 GOLD, SILVER AND TUNGSTEN, INC. v. WALLACE, EXECUTOR ET AL. No. 14,148.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided April 10, 1939. Rehearing denied June 12, 1939. Proceeding involving alleged underground trespass on mining claims. Judgment for plaintiffs. Affirmed. 1. MINES AND MINING — Ore Location — Evidence. There is no definite rule as to […]

Robert F. Thompson, Jr. and Joyce M. Thompson, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. Colorado and Eastern Railroad Company, Defendant-Appellee. No. 92CA0649Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided March 25, 1993. Rehearing Denied April 22, 1993. Appeal from the District Court of El Paso County Honorable Douglas E. Anderson, Judge James G. Felt, P.C., Charles T. Houghton, for Plaintiffs-Appellants. Orville A. […]

96 P.2d 10 McLINDEN v. THE PEOPLE. No. 14,566.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided September 25, 1939. Rehearing denied November 20, 1939. Plaintiff in error was convicted of grand larceny. Affirmed. 1. CRIMINAL LAW — Intent — Appeal and Error. In a criminal case, where the evidence is conflicting on the question of defendant’s intent in […]

Nora Lee Winton THOMAS, Adeola Sue Thomas, Fumilayo Thomas-Houston, Debra Lynn Thomas-Salsberry and Kapre Chicken, Inc., Plaintiffs-Appellants, LYNX UNITED GROUP, LLC, Defendant-Appellee. No. 05CA0809.Colorado Court of Appeals. December 28, 2006. Appeal from the District Court, City and County of Denver, H. Jeffrey Bayless, J. Page 790 Raymond P. Micklewright, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for Plaintiffs-Appellants. Page […]

China Freyer, Plaintiff-Appellant and Cross-Appellee, v. Richard E. Albin, M.D., Defendant-Appellee and Cross-Appellant. No. 97CA1707Colorado Court of Appeals. September 30, 1999 Appeal from the District Court of the City and County of Denver, Honorable Joseph E. Meyer, III, Judge, No. 95CV5712. JUDGMENT AFFIRMED Page 330 James W. Avery Associates, P.C., James W. Avery, Parker, Colorado, […]

(441 P.2d 643) Visual Factor, Inc., a Colorado corporation, and Donald Nutting v. Wayne Sinclair. No. 22202.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided May 27, 1968. Rehearing denied June 17, 1968. Action in fraud by plaintiffs against defendant concerning expenditure of funds by plaintiffs pertaining to manufacture and sale of “bookholder.” From granting of defendant’s motion for […]

The People of the State of Colorado, Petitioner-Appellant, In the Interest of C.R. and J.R., children, And Concerning M.R. and M.R., Respondents-Appellees. No. 87CA1871Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided February 16, 1989. Rehearing Denied March 23, 1989. Appeal from the District Court of Adams County Honorable Richard Borchers, Judge. Page 673 Shari F. Shink, Guardian Ad […]

(582 P.2d 666) The People of the State of Colorado v. Reginald Author Girard No. 28021Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided July 3, 1978. Rehearing denied August 28, 1978. The appellant was convicted of second-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit second-degree burglary, felony theft, aggravated robbery, and conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery and appealed. Reversed 1. TRIAL […]

IN THE MATTER OF THE TITLE, BALLOT TITLE AND SUBMISSION CLAUSE, AND SUMMARY APPROVED JANUARY 19, 1994 AND FEBRUARY 2, 1994, FOR THE PROPOSED INITIATED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING THE “FAIR TREATMENT OF INJURED WORKERS AMENDMENT.” NEIL D. O’TOOLE and JACK HAWKINS, Petitioners, and CARLENE WALKER and TOM JACKSON, Respondents, and NATALIE MEYER, STEVE ERKENBRACK and […]

81 P.2d 773 SNYDER ET AL. EXECUTORS v. O’CONNER. No. 14,272.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided July 11, 1938. Action to subrogate plaintiff, a judgment creditor, to the rights of a testamentary beneficiary under the will of the latter’s father. Judgment for plaintiff. Reversed. 1. COUNTY COURTS — Estates — Jurisdiction. County courts in Colorado have […]

26 P.2d 1066 CONSOLIDATED MOTOR FREIGHT, INC. v. BEDFORD, STATE TREASURER ET AL. No. 13,382.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided October 18, 1933. Rehearing denied November 1, 1933. Suit to enjoin enforcement of c. 14, EX. S. L. ’33, imposing additional registration fees on motor vehicles. Judgment of dismissal. Reversed. 1. TAXES AND TAXATION — Constitutional […]

45 P.2d 900 LONDON GUARANTEE AND ACCIDENT COMPANY ET AL. v. McCOY ET AL. No. 13,625.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided May 27, 1935. Proceeding under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Allowance of compensation by the Industrial Commission, which was upheld by the district court. Affirmed. 1. WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — Murder — Accident “Arising Out of Employment.” […]

(274 P.2d 818) HEPNER ET AL. v. MILLER ET AL. No. 17,328.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided October 4, 1954. Rehearing denied October 25, 1954. An action for the dissolution of a corporation. The trial court entered an order that the corporation be dissolved, and a receiver was appointed to take over the management of the […]

The People of the State of Colorado, Petitioner-Appellee, v. Hurbert Sanford Dveirin, Respondent-Appellant. No. 86SA488Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided May 9, 1988. Appeal from the Probate Court, Denver County Honorable Field C. Benton, Judge Stephen H. Kaplan, City Attorney, Morris P. Evans, Assistant City Attorney, for Petitioner-Appellee. Law Offices of Sally S. Townshend Susan J. […]

Steven Wilkinson v. Motor Vehicle Division Department of Revenue State of Colorado. No. 80CA1066Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided June 18, 1981. Rehearing denied July 9, 1981. Certiorari denied October 13, 1981. Appeal from the District Court of Adams County, Honorable Dorothy Binder, Judge. Richard M. Borchers, P.C., Richard M. Borchers. J. D. MacFarlane, Attorney General, […]

The People of the State of Colorado, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Elmer E. Mozee, Jr., Defendant-Appellant. No. 84SA411Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided June 23, 1986. Rehearing Denied People July 14, 1986. Rehearing Denied Mozee August 25, 1986. Appeal from the District Court, City and County of Denver Honorable Sandra I. Rothenberg, Judge Page 118 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS […]

156 P.2d 101 CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER v. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY. No. 15,497.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided January 8, 1945. Rehearing denied February 19, 1945. An action in injunction to restrain the City and County of Denver from acquiring land and establishing an airport in Arapahoe county. Judgment for plaintiff. Reversed. […]

St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Estate of John R. Hunt, M.D., Defendant-Appellee. No. 89CA1932Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided March 14, 1991. Rehearing Denied April 11, 1991. Appeal from the District Court of Jefferson County Honorable Christopher J. Munch, Judge. Page 433 Cooper Kelly, P.C., Frank R. Kennedy, John R. Mann, for […]

(593 P.2d 1375) Associated Dry Goods Corporation, d/b/a The Denver Dry Goods Company, a Virginia corporation v. City of Arvada, Colorado, a municipal corporation, Don M. Harwell, and S. W. Tanner No. 28314Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided May 7, 1979. Action by retail department store company against city to obtain review of order of hearing […]

(385 P.2d 592) BERNAD JOSEPH HAMMONS v. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO. No. 20,139.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided September 16, 1963. Rehearing denied October 21, 1963. Defendant was convicted of burglary and brings error. Affirmed. 1. CRIMINAL LAW — Appeal and Error — Evidence — Verdict. Where there is competent evidence to support […]

Augusto Padilla, III, Petitioner, v. Digital Equipment Corporation, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado, Respondents. No. 93CA1536Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided November 24, 1995 Review of Order from the Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado WC No. 4-149-631 CAUSE REMANDED WITH DIRECTIONS Page […]

(575 P.2d 408) Randall Edward Rex v. John-David Sullivan, District Judge; and the District Court, in and for the Eighth Judicial District No. 27876Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided February 21, 1978. Original proceeding in the nature of mandamus in which petitioner, charged with attempted second-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping and sexual assault on a child, sought […]

The People of the State of Colorado, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. James Leroy Nara, Defendant-Appellant. No. 96CA1372Colorado Court of Appeals. Div. III. February 19, 1998 Opinion Modified, and As Modified, Petition for Rehearing DENIED March 19, 1998 Petition for Rehearing DENIED October 19, 1998 Appeal from the District Court of Jefferson County, Honorable Gaspar F. Perricone, Judge, […]

The PEOPLE of the State of Colorado, Petitioner/Cross-Respondent, v. Louis A. MADDEN, Respondent/Cross-Petitioner. No. 03SC771.Supreme Court of Colorado. April 18, 2005. Rehearing Denied May 16, 2005.[*] [*] Justice MARTINEZ and Justice BENDER would grant the petition; Justice COATS does not participate. Appeal from the District Court, La Plata County, No. 00CR0076, Gregory G. Lyman, J. […]

Aryless L. Synan and Mark L. Synan, Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. Kazuyuki Haya, Defendant, and American Standard Insurance Company of Wisconsin, Defendant-Appellant. No. 99CA0175Colorado Court of Appeals. July 20, 2000 Appeal from the District Court of the City and County of Denver. Honorable Morris B. Hoffman, Judge. No. 96CV4334. JUDGMENT REVERSED AND CAUSE REMANDED WITH DIRECTIONS Page […]

57 P.2d 699 MELVILLE v. WETTENGEL. No. 13,931.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided April 21, 1936. Original proceedings for contempt and disbarment. Respondent indefinitely suspended as a member of the bar. 1. ATTORNEYS AT LAW — Disbarment. An attorney at law found guilty of fabricating evidence in defending himself against a charge of perjury being investigated […]

(488 P.2d 887) Toby Gallegos and Dave Gallegos v. The People of The State of Colorado No. 23795Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided September 20, 1971 Defendants were convicted of first-degree murder. From denial of their 35(b) motion to vacate judgment and sentence defendants brought error. 1. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Review — Writ of Error — […]

Riley Family Trust and Arthur Riley, Jr., d/b/a Cherry Ridge Village, a Colorado Partnership, and Colorado Compensation Insurance Authority, Petitioners, v. Kimberly S. Hood, and The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado, Respondents. No. 93CA0857Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided April 21, 1994 Review of Order from the Industrial Claim Appeals Office of […]

Deanna Marie Faulkner, Petitioner, v. The District Court of the Eighteenth Judicial District, Douglas County, and the Honorable Thomas J. Curry, one of the Judges thereof, Respondents. No. 91SA416Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided March 23, 1992. Original Proceeding. Page 1278 Peter B. Albani, for Petitioner. Robert Gallagher, Jr., District Attorney, James C. Sell, Chief Deputy […]

62 P.2d 467 PEOPLE EX REL. SAUTER ET AL. v. MONSON ET AL. No. 14,055.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided October 28, 1936. Original Proceeding. On petition for an order restraining respondents from interfering with the orderly processes of a general election and for appointment of watchers. Petition Dismissed. 1. ELECTIONS — Restraining Order — Watchers. […]

Jay N. Mason, Petitioner/Cross-Respondent v. The People of the State of Colorado, Respondent/Cross-Petitioner. No. 99SC877Supreme Court of Colorado. May 21, 2001 Rehearing Denied June 11, 2001 Certiorari to the Colorado Court of Appeals Court of Appeals, No. 98CA2470. Page 765 JUDGMENT AFFIRMED EN BANC No. 99SC877 — Mason v. People — Postconviction Relief — GuiltyPlea […]

(603 P.2d 941) The People of the State of Colorado v. Roger Lester Handy No. 28515Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided December 3, 1979. Rehearing denied December 24, 1979. Defendant was convicted for escape from confinement at the Colorado State Penitentiary and appealed. Affirmed 1. ESCAPE — Request — Instructions — Affirmative Defenses — Choice of […]

The People of the State of Colorado, Complainant, v. Richard I. Gonzalez, Attorney-Respondent. No. 98SA346Supreme Court of Colorado. October 19, 1998 Original Proceeding in Discipline ATTORNEY DISBARRED Linda Donnelly, Disciplinary Counsel, James C. Coyle, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, Denver, Colorado, Attorneys for Complainant. Robert L. Shoop, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Attorney for Attorney-Respondent. EN BANC PER CURIAM […]

(530 P.2d 501) The People of the State of Colorado v. Robert T. Kingsley, District Judge, and the District Court in and for the Second Judicial District of the State of Colorado. No. 26632Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided January 6, 1975. Original proceeding in which district attorney petitioned Supreme Court for a writ of prohibition […]

80 P.2d 328 HANAGAN ET AL. v. GRAND LODGE, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, DOMAIN OF COLORADO. No. 14,103.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided January 10, 1938. On rehearing original opinion adhered to May 2, 1938. Action to enjoin authorities from taxing property of a fraternal organization alleged to be exempt. Judgment for plaintiff. Reversed. 1. TAXES AND […]

Eugene Lobato; Zack Bernal; Gabrielita Adeline Espinosa; Edward Espinosa; Pete E. Espinosa, Jr.; Corpus Gallegos by and through his conservator Yvette Gallegos; Gloria Gallegos; Rupert Gallegos; Raymond Garcia; Charlie Jacquez, Jr.; Adolph J. Lobato; Bonifacio “Bonnie” Lobato by and through his conservator Teresa Lobato; Carlos Lobato; Emilio Lobato, Jr.; Jose F. Lobato; Presesentacion J. Lobato; […]

247 P.2d 140 BRODHEAD, MANAGER OF REVENUE, ET AL. v. CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER ET AL. No. 16,870.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided July 21, 1952. An action for a declaratory judgment involving the validity of municipal bonds. Judgment for plaintiffs. Affirmed. 1. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — Bonds. The fact that a municipal corporation authorizes the […]

(366 P.2d 388) NATIONAL SUGAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, ET AL. v. MARY BAUER, ET AL. No. 19,797.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided November 20, 1961. Claim for death benefits under Workmen’s Compensation Act. Judgment for Claimant. Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part. 1. WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — Appeal and Error — Industrial Commission — Findings. The Industrial Commission […]

In re the Marriage of Deanne M. Bookout, Appellee and Cross-Appellant, and David B. Bookout, Appellant and Cross-Appellee. No. 90CA1636Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided December 19, 1991. Rehearing Denied February 13, 1992. Certiorari Granted August 17, 1992 (92SC158). Cross-Petition for Certiorari Denied August 17, 1992 (wife). Certiorari Granted on the following issues: Whether the trial […]

(551 P.2d 726) The People of the State of Colorado v. Lawrence Eugene Beeman No. 75-351Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided March 11, 1976. Rehearing denied April 1, 1976. Certiorari granted June 21, 1976. Defendant appealed jury conviction of rape and deviate sexual intercourse by force. Affirmed 1. CRIMINAL LAW — Juror — Acquaintance with Defendant […]

The People of the State of Colorado, Complainant, v. William R. Dowhan, Attorney-Respondent. No. 90SA286Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided June 24, 1991. Original Proceeding in Discipline. Linda Donnelly, Disciplinary Counsel, for Complainant. James G. Anderson, for Respondent. EN BANC PER CURIAM [1] In this disciplinary proceeding, a hearing was held on December 15, 1988, before […]

40 P.2d 237 DENVER JOINT STOCK LAND BANK OF DENVER v. NEWTON ET AL. No. 13,522.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided December 31, 1934. Writ of error dismissed. On Rehearing. 1. APPEAL AND ERROR — Moot Case — Dismissal. Where, pending motion for rehearing, the cause becomes moot, the writ of error will be dismissed. Error […]

The People of the State of Colorado, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Mark A. Johnson, Defendant-Appellant. No. 97CA2141Colorado Court of Appeals. June 24, 1999 Rehearing Denied September 9, 1999. Certiorari Granted November 8, 1999. Appeal from the District Court of Larimer County, Honorable William F. Dressel, Judge, No. 94CR988. Page 929 ORDER REVERSED, SENTENCE VACATED, AND CAUSE REMANDED […]

(603 P.2d 959) Trans-Western Express, Ltd., and Capron Truck Co. v. Local Union No. 17, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America No. 78-401Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided August 23, 1979. Rehearing denied September 20, 1979. Certiorari denied December 17, 1979. Labor union local appealed from a trial court order denying its […]

The People of the State of Colorado in the Interest of T.W., a Child, and concerning M.(F.)F. and E.F., The State Department of Social Services v. The Arapahoe County Department of Social Services No. 81CA0214Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided August 27, 1981. Rehearing denied October 15, 1981. Certiorari denied March 8, 1982. Appeal from the […]

The People of the State of Colorado ex rel. Orange County, California, ex rel. T.M.S., Obligee, Appellee, v. M.A.S., Obligor, Respondent-Appellant. No. 97CA1556Colorado Court of Appeals. Division IV. August 6, 1998 Appeal from the District Court of Larimer County, Honorable James H. Hiatt, Judge, No. 93DR1486. Page 340 JUDGMENT AFFIRMED. Page 341 Harden, Hass, Haag […]

8 P.2d 764 MARTIN v. GRANT. No. 12,510.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided February 23, 1932. Action to recover possesion [possession] of real estate and amount of past due rent. Judgment for plaintiff. Affirmed. 1. LANDLORD AND TENANT — Lease. If a particular subject of negotiation is mentioned, covered or dealt with in a written lease, […]

(610 P.2d 1088) The People of the State of Colorado v. Wade Alexander Nix No. 79CA0109 No. 79CA0110 No. 79CA0111Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided April 10, 1980. Defendant appealed the judgments modifying the sentences imposed on him in each of three cases. Remanded 1. CRIMINAL LAW — Sentence — Two to Ten Years — Incorrect […]

(508 P.2d 1257) The People of the State of Colorado v. Mark A. Ward, Susan Jones, and John Marshall No. 25842Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided April 16, 1973. Interlocutory appeal by district attorney from a ruling of the district court granting defendants’ motion to suppress evidence. Ruling Reversed 1. SEARCHES AND SEIZURES — Aguilar-Spinelli Test […]

Patte L. Bellrose, as Executrix of the Estate of Ray S. Bellrose, Deceased, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Denver Florists Federal Credit Union, Defendant-Appellee. No. 82CA0666Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided December 29, 1983. Rehearing Denied January 26, 1984. Certiorari Denied June 25, 1984. Appeal from the District Court of the City and County of Denver Honorable Robert P. […]

(364 P.2d 569) THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, ET AL. v. B. B. WRIGHT, ET AL. No. 19,714.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided August 28, 1961. Rehearing denied September 18, 1961. Action challenging in validity of ordinance establishing a business and occupation tax. Judgment for plaintiffs. Reversed. 1. TAXATION — Business or Occupation — Rental Property. The […]

Bernice O. Tuttle, Larry Tuttle, and Gary Tuttle, as Co-Trustees of Bernice Tuttle Trust, Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. Ruby M. Burrows, Defendant-Appellant. No. 91CA1504Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided November 19, 1992. Opinion Modified, and as Modified Rehearing Denied December 24, 1992. Certiorari Denied June 7, 1993 (93SC43). Appeal from the District Court of Kiowa County Honorable M. […]

The People of the State of Colorado, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Dwight David Rogers, Defendant-Appellant. No. 84CA1004Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided August 15, 1985. Appeal from the District Court of Logan County Honorable James R. Leh, Judge Page 1289 Duane Woodard, Attorney General, Charles B. Howe, Chief Deputy Attorney General, Richard H. Forman, Solicitor General, Robert Petrusak, […]

Taco Bell, Inc., Petitioner, v. John P. Lannon, Respondent. No. 85SC209Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided October 5, 1987. Rehearing Denied November 2, 1987. Certiorari to the Colorado Court of Appeals Fortune Lawritson, P. C., Mason, Reuler Peek, P. C., Lowell Fortune, for Petitioner. Fogel, Keating and Wagner, P. C., William L. Keating, David R. Struthers, […]

Glen Anstine, U.S. bankruptcy trustee for Builders Home Warranty, Inc. Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Michael Churchman, Defendant-Appellant. No. 02CA0271.Colorado Court of Appeals. Div. V. March 13, 2003. Rehearing Denied June 12, 2003. City and County of Denver District Court No. 01CV3533; Honorable Morris B. Hoffman, Judge JUDGMENT REVERSED AND CASE REMANDED WITH DIRECTIONS Page 452 Kerr Brosseau […]

The People of the State of Colorado (88SA144), Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Michael Tenneson, Defendant-Appellee. The People of the State of Colorado (88SA258), Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Timothy Vialpando, Defendant-Appellee. No. 88SA144 No. 88SA258Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided March 12, 1990. Opinion Modified, and as Modified Rehearing Denied April 2, 1990. Page 787 Appeal from District Court Denver County […]

Colorado Compensation Insurance Authority, Petitioner, v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado and Dennis C. Miller, D.C., Respondents. No. 99CA1080Colorado Court of Appeals. July 6, 2000 Rehearing Denied August 31, 2000. Certiorari Denied March 26, 2001. Review of Order from the Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado. UR […]

194 P.2d 911 HOULTON v. PROSSER. No. 15,729.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided June 7, 1948. An action to have defendant’s interest in real property held in joint tenancy ordered conveyed to plaintiff. Judgment for defendant. Affirmed. 1. MARRIAGE — Meretricious Relationship — Equity. Where a man and woman living in meretricious relationship held real property […]

(532 P.2d 958) The People of the State of Colorado v. John C. Roddy No. 26533Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided March 10, 1975 Interlocutory appeal by district attorney from an order of the district court granting defendant’s motion to suppress certain narcotics and dangerous drugs seized during a search of defendant’s car. Reversed 1. SEARCHES […]

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. SCOTT M. CASCIO and CRAIG M. CASCIO, Defendants-Appellees. No. 96SA21Supreme Court of Colorado. February 24, 1997 Interlocutory Appeal from the District Court, El Paso County Honorable Jane Looney, Judge ORDER REVERSED Page 1382 John Suthers, District Attorney, Fourth Judicial District, David L. Geislinger, Deputy District Attorney, […]

83 P.2d 326 BROWN v. DAVIS. No. 14,388.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided October 3, 1938. Suit to quiet title. Judgment for defendant. Reversed. On Application for Supersedeas. 1. TAXES AND TAXATION — Deed — Notice — Statutory Construction. In construing section 255, chapter 142, ’35 C. S. A., the conjunction “and” should be substituted for […]

In the Matter of the Estate of Hazel M. Hall, Deceased. Elizabeth Hartley, Claimant-Appellant, v. Douglas M. Hall, Personal Representative-Appellee. No. 95CA0492Colorado Court of Appeals. August 22, 1996 Petition for Rehearing DENIED September 26, 1996 Certiorari Granted April 21, 1997 Appeal from the District Court of Mesa County, Honorable David A. Bottger, Judge, No. 89PR233. […]

109 P.2d 638 CORLETT v. CRAWFORD. No. 14,673.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided January 20, 1941. An action for damages resulting from an automobile accident. Judgment for plaintiff. Affirmed. 1. APPEAL AND ERROR — Conflicting Evidence. A jury verdict based upon conflicting evidence will not be disturbed on review. Error to the District Court of Rio […]

49 P.2d 385 BANKERS UNION LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY v. ATSCHEL. No. 13,526.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided September 16, 1935. Action on contract. Judgment for plaintiff. Affirmed. 1. EVIDENCE — Words and Phrases — “Drawing Account.” To make competent, testimony offered for the purpose of showing the meaning and application of the words “drawing account,” as […]

Alan SIDMAN and Sheryl Sidman, Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. Michael SIDMAN and Renee Sidman, Defendants-Appellants. No. 08CA2454.Colorado Court of Appeals. October 29, 2009. Appeal from the District Court, El Paso County, Thomas L. Kennedy, J. Page 361 Beltz West, PC, Daniel A. West, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for Plaintiffs-Appellees. Leo L. Finkelstein, Colorado Springs, Colorado, for Defendants-Appellants. Opinion […]

(225 P.2d 64) DALEY v. CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER. No. 16,570.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided November 6, 1950. Rehearing denied December 4, 1950. Plaintiff in error was found guilty of leaving the scene of an automobile accident; careless driving; and driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Affirmed. 1. APPEAL AND ERROR — […]

(553 P.2d 793) Littleton Education Association v. Arapahoe County School District, No. 6; and Charles B. McClure, Michael T. Vaggalis, Robert T. Stansbury, Frank R. Lee and Carolyn Francisco, individually and as Directors of Arapahoe County District No. 6 No. 26963Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided August 23, 1976. Appeal involving a determination of the validity […]

Colorado Office of Consumer Counsel, Petitioner-Appellant, v. The Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado; and Arnold H. Cook, Andra Schmidt, and Ronald L. Lehr, Commissioners; and the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company, Respondents-Appellees, and The Colorado Municipal League; Competitive Telecommunications Association; The Colorado Association of Radio Common Carriers; Colorado Ski Country U.S.A.; […]

Paraguay Place-View Trust, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Albert W. Gray and Jackie R. Gray, Defendants-Appellees. No. 98CA0894Colorado Court of Appeals. May 13, 1999 Appeal from the District Court of Adams County, Honorable Thomas R. Ensor, Judge, No. 98CV1498. JUDGMENT REVERSED AND CAUSE REMANDED WITH DIRECTIONS Page 682 Paul A. Frederiksen, Parker, Colorado, for Plaintiff-Appellant. Zak, Fox and […]

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Complainant, v. ROBERT F. BATES, Attorney-Respondent. No. 96SA391Supreme Court of Colorado. January 13, 1997 Original Proceeding in Discipline ATTORNEY SUSPENDED Page 601 Linda Donnelly, Disciplinary Counsel, James C. Coyle, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, Denver, Colorado, Attorneys for Complainant. Robert F. Bates, Pro Se, White Post, Virginia. EN BANC PER […]

The People of the State of Colorado, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Robert Scott Hart, Defendant-Appellee. No. 85SA410Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided May 19, 1986. Interlocutory Appeal from District Court, Garfield County Honorable Thomas W. Ossola, Judge Milton K. Blakey, District Attorney, Glenn Crow, Deputy District Attorney, for Plaintiff-Appellant. Page 539 David F. Vela, Colorado State Public Defender, […]

121 P.2d 886 RAY v. CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER ET AL. No. 15,011.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided January 26, 1942. A proceeding to determine the validity of a municipal ordinance by which the city attempted to regulate the small loans business. The district court upheld the ordinance as valid. Reversed. On Application for Supersedeas. […]

Linda A. Zimmerman, Petitioner-Appellee, v. Kenneth Earl Evans, Respondent-Appellant. No. 87CA0334Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided December 31, 1987. Appeal from the District Court of Logan County Honorable James R. Leh, Judge Page 1009 Arnold, Ross and Singer, Michael K. Singer, for Petitioner-Appellee. Joseph H. Miller, Jr., for Respondent-Appellant. Division II. Opinion by JUDGE VAN CISE. […]

John David , Administrator c.t.a. of the Estate of Erwine H. Stewart, a/k/a Erwine Stewart, a/k/a E. H. Stewart, deceased, and John David, individually, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Powder Mountain Ranch, a Co-Partnership, Defendant-Appellant, and W. R. Lloyd a/k/a Dick Lloyd; Bertha Lloyd; Harold Lloyd; Sidney D. Lloyd; Powder Mountain Ski Corporation, a Colorado Corporation; Debtor, Bankrupt […]

146 P.2d 221 HEALD v. WESTERN REFINERIES, INC. No. 15,043.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided February 14, 1944. Suit by an attorney to recover fees alleged to be due under contract. Judgment for defendant. Reversed. 1. CONTRACTS — Rescission — Waiver — Attorney and Client. One who has the right to rescind a contract because of […]

Thomas “T.J.” White, Jr., Petitioner-Appellee, v. F. Jerald Adamek, Director of the Division of Youth Services, Colorado Department of Human Services, f/k/a Department of Institutions, Respondents-Appellants. No. 94CA2198Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided October 26, 1995 Appeal from the District Court of Clear Creek County Honorable W. Terry Ruckriegle, Judge No. 94CV40 ORDER VACATED Page 736 […]

In re the Parental Responsibilities of Randy REESE and Candice Reese, Petitioners-Appellees, and Adriana Henderson, Respondent-Appellant, and Concerning E.B.H., a Child. No. 08CA2428.Colorado Court of Appeals. February 4, 2010. Appeal from the District Court, Adams County, F. Michael Goodbee, J. Page 901 Covington Law Firm, P.C., Lisa M. Covington, Denver, Colorado, for Petitioners-Appellees. The Viorst […]

The People of the State of Colorado, Plaintiff-Appellee, In the Interest of F.D., a Child, Appellant, And Concerning K.D., Mother, Respondent. No. 86CA0110Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided February 26, 1987. Appeal from the District Court of Rio Blanco County Honorable J. E. DeVilbiss, Judge Duane Woodard, Attorney General, Charles B. Howe, Chief Deputy Attorney General, […]

Moorhead Machinery Boiler Company and Twin City Fire Insurance Company, Petitioners, v. Daniel Del Valle and The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado, Respondents. No. 95CA2135Colorado Court of Appeals. September 5, 1996 Petition for Rehearing DENIED October 10, 1996. Petition for Writ of Certiorari DENIED April 14, 1997 Review of Order from […]

(514 P.2d 328) Ella M. Hageman v. The First National Bank of Denver, a national banking institution; Mrs. Helen H. Downing, William V. Hageman, Eldridge V. Hageman; William V. Hageman, Executor of the Estate of Silas V. Hageman a/k/a S. V. Hageman, Deceased No. 72-190Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided July 17, 1973. Rehearing denied August […]

The People of the State of Colorado v. Phillip Thimmes No. 79CA0719Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided September 10, 1981. Rehearing denied November 12, 1981. Certiorari denied April 26, 1982. Appeal from the District Court of Pueblo County, Honorable Jack F. Seavy, Judge, Honorable Richard E. Conour, Judge. Page 779 J. D. MacFarlane, Attorney General, Richard […]

52 P.2d 1150 FINCH v. McCRIMMON, ADMINISTRATOR. No. 13,736.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided November 4, 1935. Rehearing denied December 30, 1935. Second petition for rehearing denied January 20, 1936. Suit by administrator to recover real property and personalty belonging to the estate. Judgment for plaintiff. Affirmed in Part. Reversed in Part. On Application for Supersedeas. […]

(480 P.2d 593) The State of Colorado; Neil Tasher, Inheritance Tax Commissioner; Duke W. Dunbar, Attorney General; John W. Heckers, Director of Revenue; Virginia N. Blue, State Treasurer; and Con F. Shea, State Controller v. Rebecca C. Matthews, Murrell O. Matthews, Jr. and George Edwin Matthews, Individually and as Trustees, and Emily M. Winemiller, Individually […]

First National Bank of Southeast Denver, a national banking association, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Ronald M. Blanding, Defendant-Appellant. No. 93CA1024Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided August 11, 1994. Petition for Rehearing DENIED October 13, 1994. Page 325 Appeal from the District Court of the City and County of Denver Honorable John N. McMullen, Judge No. 90CV11726 JUDGMENT AFFIRMED […]

(361 P.2d 445) GEORGIA C. EADON v. MAURICE REULER, CONSERVATOR, ETC. No. 19,314.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided May 1, 1961. From a judgment of dismissal in an action against attorneys for damages, the plaintiff brings error. Affirmed. 1. JUDGMENT — Res Judicata — Prior Action. Issues determined in action against former husband and his attorney […]

In re the Marriage of Barbara F. Campbell, n/k/a Barbara Fullerton, Appellant, and Scott B. Campbell, Appellee. No. 94CA1417Colorado Court of Appeals. Decided September 28, 1995 Appeal from the District Court of Jefferson County Honorable Gaspar F. Perricone, Judge No. 85DR2119 ORDER AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART, AND CAUSE REMANDED WITH DIRECTIONS Page 20 […]

Republic Insurance Company, Petitioner, v. Robert H. Jernigan and Gayle S. Jernigan, Respondents. No. 86SC13Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided April 11, 1988. Certiorari to the Colorado Court of Appeals Henderson and Streelman, Jack D. Henderson, for Petitioner. Allen, Rogers, Metcalf Vahrenwald, Donald E. Johnson, Jr., for Respondents. EN BANC JUSTICE ERICKSON delivered the Opinion of […]

35 P.2d 860 COLORADO LIFE COMPANY v. WINEGARNER. No. 13,349.Supreme Court of Colorado. Decided July 2, 1934. Suit to recover on a life and accident insurance policy. Judgment for plaintiff. Reversed. On Application for Supersedeas. 1. INSURANCE — Life and Accident — Contract — Reinstatement. The statutes of Colorado do not require an insurance company […]