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28 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2026 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Colorado courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Di Cosala v. Kaygreen
nj · 1982 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1992–1993
2 sentences

1992In Di Cosala v. Kay, 91 N.J. 159 , 450 A.2d 508, 515 (1982), the New Jersey Supreme Court offered the following distinction between the tort of negligent hiring and the agency doctrine of vicarious liability based on the rule of respon-deat superior: Thus, the tort of negligent hiring addresses the risk created by exposing members of the public to a potentially dangerous individual, while the doctrine of respondeat superior is based on the theory that the employee is the agent or is acting for the employer.

1992In Di Cosala v. Kay, 91 N.J. 159 , 450 A.2d 508, 515 (1982), the New Jersey Supreme Court offered the following distinction between the tort of negligent hiring and the agency doctrine of vicarious liability based on the rule of respon-deat superior: Thus, the tort of negligent hiring addresses the risk created by exposing members of the public to a potentially dangerous individual, while the doctrine of respondeat superior is based on the theory that the employee is the agent or is acting for the employer.

22
United States v. Charles Winfield Westgreen
ca3 · 1972 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1987–1988
2 sentences

1988Chastain, 733 P.2d at 1214 ; see United States v. West, 453 F.2d 1351 (3d Cir.1972).

1987See United States v. West, 453 F.2d 1351, 1356 (3d Cir.1972).

22
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Colorado, Inc. v. Colorado Department of Revenue, Liquor Enforcement Divisiongreen
coloctapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1998–2013
2 sentences

2013In Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Colorado, Inc. v. Colorado Dep't of Revenue; 919 P.2d 894, 897 (Colo.App.1996), a division of this court cited, with approval, the well-known Chevron standard for judicial review of agency actions.

1998Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., supra; Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Colorado, Inc. v. Colorado Department of Revenue, 919 P.2d 894 (Colo.App.1996).

12
v. Meaghergreen
colo · 2020 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Rein v. Meagher , 2020 CO 56 , ¶ 44 , 465 P.3d 554, 563 ( concluding that an injunction was sufficiently specific when the defendant was required to cease violating an agency rule ) .

2026Rein v. Meagher , 2020 CO 56 , ¶ 44 , 465 P.3d 554, 563 ( concluding that an injunction was sufficiently specific when the defendant was required to cease violating an agency rule ) .

11
Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. v. Docutel Corporationgreen
nyed · 1973 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Grp., Inc., 88 Cal. Rptr. 3d 800, 806 (Ct. App. 2009) (upholding arbitrator’s sanctions award against party’s attorney because, in part, the attorney was the party’s agent), and Bigge Crane & Rigging Co. v. Docutel Corp., 371 F. Supp. 240, 246 (E.D.N.Y. 1973) (upholding arbitrator’s sanctions award against nonparty principal of agent-signatory to an arbitration agreement), with Rugby Union, ¶ 36 (“The agency exception to the general principle that a party cannot be required to arbitrate any dispute that it has not agreed to arbitrate is premised on traditional principles of agency law.

11
Bak v. MCL Financial Group, Inc.green
calctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Grp., Inc., 88 Cal. Rptr. 3d 800, 806 (Ct. App. 2009) (upholding arbitrator’s sanctions award against party’s attorney because, in part, the attorney was the party’s agent), and Bigge Crane & Rigging Co. v. Docutel Corp., 371 F. Supp. 240, 246 (E.D.N.Y. 1973) (upholding arbitrator’s sanctions award against nonparty principal of agent-signatory to an arbitration agreement), with Rugby Union, ¶ 36 (“The agency exception to the general principle that a party cannot be required to arbitrate any dispute that it has not agreed to arbitrate is premised on traditional principles of agency law.

11
Boulder County Bd. of Com'rs v. Healthsouthgreen
colo · 2011 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Bd. of Comm’rs v. HealthSouth Corp., 246 P.3d 948, 951 (Colo. 2011). ¶ 26 This case involves interpretation of an agency rule.

11
Sanger v. Dennisgreen
coloctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Cf. Sanger v. Dennis, 148 P.3d 404, 408, 416 (Colo.App.2006) (agreeing with the district court's determination that an agency rule, which added an annual written consent requirement to the definition of "member," conflicted with article XXVIII because the consent requirement created a new condition not found in article XXVIII).

11
Board of County Commissioners v. Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commissiongreen
coloctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Comm'rs v. Colo. Oil and Gas Conservation Comm'n, 81 P.3d 1119, 1125 (Colo.App.2003) (invalidating an agency rule amendment that replaced the words "operationally conflicting" with "any conflicting" because on its face the broader amended rule preempted local government actions and therefore conflicted with case law).

11
Tivolino Teller House, Inc. v. Fagangreen
colo · 1996 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Any rule or amendment to an existing rule issued by any agency ... which conflicts with a statute shall be void. § 24-4-103(8)(a), C.R.S8.2018. ¶ 18 Second, a reviewing court may invalidate an agency rule if the rule is:. arbitrary or capricious, a denial of statutory right, contrary to constitutional right, power, privilege, or immunity, in excess of statutory jurisdiction, authority, purposes, or limitations, not in accord with the procedures or procedural limitations of this article or as otherwise required by law, an abuse or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion, based upon findings

11
Home Builders Ass'n of Metropolitan Denver v. Public Utilities Commissiongreen
colo · 1986 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Utils Comm'n, 720 P.2d 552, 562 (Colo.1986) (finding an agency rule-making action void for failure to comply with proper procedures).

11
Brighton Pharmacy, Inc. v. Colorado State Pharmacy Boardgreen
coloctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Brighton Pharmacy, Inc. v. Colo. State Pharmacy Bd., 160 P.3d 412, 420 (Colo.App.2007).

2009Brighton Pharmacy, Inc. v. Colo. State Pharmacy Bd., 160 P.3d 412, 420 (Colo.App.2007).

11
Halverstadt v. Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Services, Buena Vista Correctional Facilitygreen
coloctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See Int'l Paper Co. v. Cohen, 126 P.3d 222, 226 (Colo.App.2005)(discussing principles of interpretation of city ordinance); Halverstadt v. Dep't of Corr., 911 P.2d 654, 657 (Colo.App.1995)(applying principles of statutory interpretation to agency rule).

11
International Paper Co. v. Cohengreen
coloctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See Int'l Paper Co. v. Cohen, 126 P.3d 222, 226 (Colo.App.2005)(discussing principles of interpretation of city ordinance); Halverstadt v. Dep't of Corr., 911 P.2d 654, 657 (Colo.App.1995)(applying principles of statutory interpretation to agency rule).

11
Wilder v. Prokopgreen
ca10 · 1988 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See Wilder v. Prokop, 846 F.2d 613 (10th Cir.1988) (upon a finding that an administrative agency has improperly declined jurisdiction, the reviewing court should, in the absence of special circumstances, remand the case to the agency for a hearing on the merits).

11
People v. Lowriegreen
colo · 1988 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998In People v. Lowrie, 761 P.2d 778, 782-84 (Colo.1988), we explicitly discussed the requirement of notice when the General Assembly enacts a statute delegating rulemaking authority to an administrative agency and providing that the violation of an agency rule constitutes criminal conduct.

1998In People v. Lowrie, 761 P.2d 778, 782-84 (Colo.1988), we explicitly discussed the requirement of notice when the General Assembly enacts a statute delegating rulemaking authority to an administrative agency and providing that the violation of an agency rule constitutes criminal conduct.

11
Augustin v. Barnesgreen
colo · 1981 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Colorado. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Edney green
ny · 1976
2 sentences

1987The concurrence's restricted view of the agency doctrine is both out of step with the longstanding prevailing view, see text at pg. 838, and represents a serious impediment to a client's candid communications with anyone other than the attorney or certain members of his staff. [4] People v. Edney, 39 N.Y.2d 620 , 385 N.Y.S.2d 23 , 350 N.E.2d 400 (1975), upon which the concurrence relies, represents the clear minority view and has been sharply criticized by the American Bar Association as "confused" and "unpersuasive." See Criminal Justice Mental Health Standards § 7-3.3, commentary at 7-85, 7-

1987The concurrence's restricted view of the agency doctrine is both out of step with the longstanding prevailing view, see text at pg. 838, and represents a serious impediment to a client's candid communications with anyone other than the attorney or certain members of his staff. [4] People v. Edney, 39 N.Y.2d 620 , 385 N.Y.S.2d 23 , 350 N.E.2d 400 (1975), upon which the concurrence relies, represents the clear minority view and has been sharply criticized by the American Bar Association as "confused" and "unpersuasive." See Criminal Justice Mental Health Standards § 7-3.3, commentary at 7-85, 7-

21987–1987
Colorado Civil Rights Commission v. Travelers Insurance Co. green
colo · 1986
1 sentence

2025James, 727 P.2d at 1120-21 .

12025–2025
Sanchez v. State green
colo · 1986
2 sentences

2025In further support of their argument, they cite Sanchez v. State, 730 P.2d 328 (Colo. 1986), in which the supreme court held that if a licensee’s conduct would warrant revocation, section 24-4-104’s “prohibition against summary revocation of a license in the absence of an initial express finding of deliberate and willful conduct is necessary because the licensee suffers the immediate loss of livelihood without the due process protections of prior notice and formal hearing.” Id. at 332 . ¶ 29 We aren’t convinced that CDOT’s conduct amounted to revocation of a license.

2025In further support of their argument, they cite Sanchez v. State, 730 P.2d 328 (Colo. 1986), in which the supreme court held that if a licensee’s conduct would warrant revocation, section 24-4-104’s “prohibition against summary revocation of a license in the absence of an initial express finding of deliberate and willful conduct is necessary because the licensee suffers the immediate loss of livelihood without the due process protections of prior notice and formal hearing.” Id. at 332 . ¶ 29 We aren’t convinced that CDOT’s conduct amounted to revocation of a license.

12025–2025
Thomson-Csf, S.A. v. American Arbitration Association, Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation green
ca2 · 1995
1 sentence

2019Thomson-CSF , 64 F.3d at 777 .

12019–2019
Citizens for Free Enterprise v. Department of Revenue green
colo · 1982
1 sentence

2009See 5 U.S.C. §§ 558 (c), 556, 557 (2009); Citizens For Free Enter. v. Dep't of Revenue, 649 P.2d 1054 , 1063 n.7 (Colo.1982) («"Formal rulemaking pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [§§] 556, 557 (1976) requires essentially trial-type procedures. ...").

12009–2009
In Re Jean F. Gardner Amended Blind Trust green
washctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2007The Washington court in Jean F. Gardner, 70 P.3d at 170 , agreed with the Clark majority's agency analysis.

12007–2007
United States v. Henry Howard Baswell green
ca8 · 1986
2 sentences

1997In Baswell , the property owner employed a part-time caretaker both to clean the property and to "look out for the property." 792 F.2d at 759 .

1997In Baswell , the property owner employed a part-time caretaker both to clean the property and to “look out for the property.” 792 F.2d at 759 .

11997–1997
Connes v. Molalla Transport System, Inc. green
colo · 1992
2 sentences

1993Connes, 831 P.2d at 1320-21 ; Cooley v. Eskridge, 125 Colo. 102 , 241 P.2d 851 (1952); Restatement (Second) of Agency § 213 (1958).

1993Id. at 1320-21 (quoting Di Cosala v. Kay, 91 N.J. 159 , 450 A.2d 508, 515 (1982)) ("Thus, the tort of negligent hiring addresses the risk created by exposing members of the public to a potentially dangerous individual, while the doctrine of respondeat superior is based on the theory that the employee is the agent or is acting for the employer.

11993–1993
Cooley v. Eskridge green
colo · 1952
2 sentences

1993Connes, 831 P.2d at 1320-21 ; Cooley v. Eskridge, 125 Colo. 102 , 241 P.2d 851 (1952); Restatement (Second) of Agency § 213 (1958).

1993Connes, 831 P.2d at 1320-21 ; Cooley v. Eskridge, 125 Colo. 102 , 241 P.2d 851 (1952); Restatement (Second) of Agency § 213 (1958).

11993–1993
Public Utilities Commission v. District Court green
colo · 1967
2 sentences

1991The agency rule-making record need not constitute the exclusive basis for agency action on that rule or for judicial review thereof.” Although Colorado has adopted the “mental process rule” prohibiting inquiry into a decision-maker’s mental process, Public Utilities Commission v. District Court, 163 Colo. 462 , 431 P.2d 773 (1967), this rule is inapplicable if the administrative action does not result from a quasi-judicial proceeding.

1991The agency rule-making record need not constitute the exclusive basis for agency action on that rule or for judicial review thereof.” Although Colorado has adopted the “mental process rule” prohibiting inquiry into a decision-maker’s mental process, Public Utilities Commission v. District Court, 163 Colo. 462 , 431 P.2d 773 (1967), this rule is inapplicable if the administrative action does not result from a quasi-judicial proceeding.

11991–1991
Colorado Auto & Truck Wreckers Ass'n v. Department of Revenue green
colo · 1980
1 sentence

1991Colorado Auto & Truck Wreckers Ass’n v. Department of Revenue, 618 P.2d 646 (Colo.1980).

11991–1991
Hadley v. Moffat County School District RE-1 green
colo · 1984
1 sentence

1991Hadley v. Moffat County School District RE-1, 681 P.2d 938 (Colo.1984).

11991–1991
DeSimone v. BD. OF ED., S. HUNTINGTON U. FREE SCH. green
nyed · 1985
1 sentence

1988DeSimone v. Board of Education, 612 F.Supp. 1568 (E.D.N.Y.1985) involved a discontinuation of plaintiffs services without a pre-termination hearing.

11988–1988
Shumate v. State Personnel Board green
coloctapp · 1974
2 sentences

1988Shumate v. State Personnel Board, 34 Colo.App. 393 , 528 P.2d 404 (1974) involved an agency rule requiring a pre-termination meeting which had not been held.

1988Shumate v. State Personnel Board, 34 Colo.App. 393 , 528 P.2d 404 (1974) involved an agency rule requiring a pre-termination meeting which had not been held.

11988–1988
People v. Chastain green
colo · 1987
11988–1988
Hecht v. Harris, Upham & Co. green
cand · 1968
11984–1984
Stevens v. Abbott, Proctor & Paine green
vaed · 1968
11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-4-106 (8) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-4-103 (5) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-4-101 (3) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-4-108 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 373 (1857–2026) TX 172 (1919–2025) CA 155 (1929–2025) WY 122 (1979–2025) WA 91 (1970–2026) IL 89 (1906–2025) FL 81 (1974–2026) OH 71 (1938–2026) OR 65 (1932–2025) IA 59 (1923–2023) MD 50 (1963–2022) NJ 46 (1955–2026) HI 45 (1987–2025) CT 41 (1919–2026) PA 36 (1958–2025) MA 34 (1965–2026) MO 30 (1885–2022) WI 30 (1975–2022) CO 28 (1983–2026) DC 27 (1967–2025) LA 26 (1962–2020) GA 22 (1975–2023) MI 19 (1957–2026) TN 18 (1932–2023) MN 16 (1901–2023) RI 15 (1979–2011) AL 14 (1939–2017) NE 13 (1984–2016) IN 13 (1861–2019) AR 12 (1983–2023) OK 12 (1924–2021) SD 11 (1979–2021) NC 11 (1977–2024) ME 10 (2000–2025) AZ 10 (1972–2025) WV 10 (1993–2023) KS 10 (1995–2011) NM 10 (1984–2025) AK 9 (1980–2025) VT 9 (1983–2025) NV 8 (1914–2011) ND 8 (1985–2000) DE 8 (1928–2022) ID 8 (1971–2024) UT 8 (1988–2024) MS 6 (1985–2010) VA 6 (1921–2024) KY 5 (1934–2025) SC 4 (2002–2018) NH 4 (2001–2023) MT 3 (1993–2017)

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