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28 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2025 3 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
SAN MIGUEL CTY. BD. OF EQUAL. v. Telluridegreen2 sentences2025Bd. of Equalization v. Telluride Co., 947 P.2d 1381, 1383 (Colo. 1997) (“[A]ctual value is the guiding principle for the taxation of real property in Colorado.”). ¶9 As relevant here, section 39-1-102 defines “[r]esidential real property” as “residential land and residential improvements.” § 39- 1-102(14.5), C.R.S. 2025. 2020Bd. of Equalization v. Telluride Co., 947 P.2d 1381, 1383 (Colo. 1997). 8 ¶ 19 A property’s actual value is synonymous with market value. | 3 | 3 |
First National Bank in Fort Collins v. Rostekgreen2 sentences2021First Nat'l Bank v. Rostek , 182 Colo. 437 , 514 P.2d 314, 318 ( 1973 ) . 2021First Nat’l Bank v. Rostek, 514 P.2d 314, 318 (Colo. 1973). | 2 | 2 |
Adams County School District No. 50 v. Heimergreen2 sentences1998See Adams County School District No. 50 v. Heimer, 919 P.2d 786 (Colo. 1996); BCW Enterprises, Ltd. v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office, 964 P.2d 533 (Colo. App. No. 96CA1033, September 18, 1997). 1998See Adams County School District No. 50 v. Heimer, 919 P.2d 786 (Colo. 1996); BCW Enterprises, Ltd. v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office, 964 P.2d 533 (Colo. App. No. 96CA1033, September 18, 1997). | 2 | 2 |
Arapahoe County Board of Equalization v. Podollgreen2 sentences1997See Podoll, 935 P.2d at 16 . 1997See Podoll, 935 P.2d at 16 . | 2 | 2 |
Wilson v. Mitchellgreen2 sentences1995In Wilson v. Mitchell, 48 Colo. 454, 465 , 111 P. 21, 25 (1910), involving a custodial dispute between the child’s paternal grandparents and the natural mother, we stated that, “in controversies affecting the custody of an infant, the interest and welfare of the child is the primary and controlling question by which the court must be guided.” The paternal grandmother in Coulter v. Coulter, 141 Colo. 237 , 347 P.2d 492 (1959), was also awarded custody over the natural mother. 1995In Wilson v. Mitchell, 48 Colo. 454, 465 , 111 P. 21, 25 (1910), involving a custodial dispute between the child’s paternal grandparents and the natural mother, we stated that, “in controversies affecting the custody of an infant, the interest and welfare of the child is the primary and controlling question by which the court must be guided.” The paternal grandmother in Coulter v. Coulter, 141 Colo. 237 , 347 P.2d 492 (1959), was also awarded custody over the natural mother. | 2 | 2 |
Board of Assessment Appeals v. Colorado Arlberg Clubgreen1 sentence2020We agree. ¶ 18 Property valuations for tax assessment are based on the property’s actual value in a statutorily mandated base year and the property’s character. § 39-1-103(5)(a), C.R.S. 2019; Bd. of Assessment Appeals v. Colo. Arlberg Club, 762 P.2d 146, 148 (Colo. 1988). “[A]ctual value is the guiding principle for the taxation of real property in Colorado.” San Miguel Cty. | 1 | 1 |
James J. Kevlik v. David B. Goldstein, Town of Derrygreen2 sentences2018See, e.g., Kevlik v. Goldstein, 724 F.2d 844, 849 (1st Cir. 1984) (“The guiding principle in determining whether or not there exists a privileged attorney-client relationship is the intent of the client. 2018See, e.g. , Kevlik v. Goldstein , 724 F.2d 844 , 849 (1st Cir. 1984) ("The guiding principle in determining whether or not there exists a privileged attorney-client relationship is the intent of the client. | 1 | 1 |
Greenberg v. Perkinsgreen2 sentences2015The guiding principle is âfairness under contemporary standards.â HealthONE, 50 P.3d at 888 (quoting Greenberg v. Perkins, 845 P.2d 530, 533 (Colo. 1993)). 2015The guiding principle is "fairness under contemporary standards." HealthONE, 50 P.3d at 888 (quoting Greemberg v. Perkins, 845 P.2d 530, 533 (Colo.1998)). | 1 | 1 |
Alamosa-La Jara Water Users Protection Ass'n v. Gouldgreen1 sentence2011In Alamosa-La Jara Water Users Protection Ass'n v. Gould, we remanded the State Engineer's proposed 1975 rules for Water Division No. 3 for further development, identifying optimum use as the guiding principle for water management. 674 P.2d 914, 985 (Colo.1983); see also Santo Fe Trail Ranches Prop. | 1 | 1 |
Santa Fe Trail Ranches Property Owners Ass'n v. Simpsongreen1 sentence2011Owners Ass'n v. Simpson, 990 P.2d 46, 54 (Colo.1999) (stating that prior appropriation water law fosters optimum use, efficient water management and priority administration). | 1 | 1 |
People v. Johnsongreen1 sentence2003We have never retreated from this proposition, but rather have referred to it as a guiding principle of statutory interpretation: “[Statutory terms should be construed in a manner that avoids constitutional infirmities.” Fields v. Suthers, 984 P.2d 1167, 1172 (Colo.1999); see also Johnson, 797 P.2d at 1298 ; Massey v. People, 736 P.2d 19, 21 (Colo.1987). | 1 | 1 |
Massey v. Peoplegreen1 sentence2003We have never retreated from this proposition, but rather have referred to it as a guiding principle of statutory interpretation: “[Statutory terms should be construed in a manner that avoids constitutional infirmities.” Fields v. Suthers, 984 P.2d 1167, 1172 (Colo.1999); see also Johnson, 797 P.2d at 1298 ; Massey v. People, 736 P.2d 19, 21 (Colo.1987). | 1 | 1 |
Fields v. Suthersgreen1 sentence2003We have never retreated from this proposition, but rather have referred to it as a guiding principle of statutory interpretation: “[Statutory terms should be construed in a manner that avoids constitutional infirmities.” Fields v. Suthers, 984 P.2d 1167, 1172 (Colo.1999); see also Johnson, 797 P.2d at 1298 ; Massey v. People, 736 P.2d 19, 21 (Colo.1987). | 1 | 1 |
Schleiger v. Schleigergreen2 sentences1999Cf. Schleiger v. Schleiger, 137 Colo. 279 , 324 P.2d 370, 373 (1958) (holding that it was within the seope of trial counsel's employment to try the case as his best judgment dictated, and his client is bound by the course of procedure adopted in the trial of the case); Wilson v. Calder, 518 P.2d 952 , 954 (Colo.App.1973)(holding that the choice of litigation procedures lies within the scope of an attorney's implied authority, and with regard to such matters the client is bound by the attorney's actions). 1999Cf. Schleiger v. Schleiger, 137 Colo. 279 , 324 P.2d 370, 373 (1958) (holding that it was within the seope of trial counsel's employment to try the case as his best judgment dictated, and his client is bound by the course of procedure adopted in the trial of the case); Wilson v. Calder, 518 P.2d 952 , 954 (Colo.App.1973)(holding that the choice of litigation procedures lies within the scope of an attorney's implied authority, and with regard to such matters the client is bound by the attorney's actions). | 1 | 1 |
DAWSON BY AND THROUGH McKELVEY v. PERAgreen2 sentences1986Since legislative intent is the guiding principle of statutory construction, e.g., Dawson v. Public Employees' Retirement Association, 664 P.2d 702, 707 (Colo.1983), we look initially to the legislative object sought to be attained by section 7-3-104. 1986Since legislative intent is the guiding principle of statutory construction, e.g., Dawson v. Public Employees’ Retirement Association, 664 P.2d 702, 707 (Colo.1983), we look initially to the legislative object sought to be attained by section 7-3-104. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Jenningsgreen1 sentence1986The guiding principle in a void for vagueness challenge is whether the terms of a criminal statute are so vague “that [persons] of ordinary intelligence must necessarily guess as to its meaning and differ as to its application....” Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U.S. 385, 391 , 46 S.Ct. 126 , —, 70 L.Ed. 322 (1926); see also, e.g., People v. Jennings, 641 P.2d 276 . | 1 | 1 |
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company v. Stategreen2 sentences1977E.g., Northwestern Bell Telephone Company v. State of Minnesota, 299 Minn. 1 , 216 N.W.2d 841 at 850 (1974). 1977E.g., Northwestern Bell Telephone Company v. State of Minnesota, 299 Minn. 1 , 216 N.W.2d 841 at 850 (1974). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Colorado. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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BCW Enterprises, Ltd. v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
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2 sentences1998See Adams County School District No. 50 v. Heimer, 919 P.2d 786 (Colo. 1996); BCW Enterprises, Ltd. v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office, 964 P.2d 533 (Colo. App. No. 96CA1033, September 18, 1997). 1998See Adams County School District No. 50 v. Heimer, 919 P.2d 786 (Colo. 1996); BCW Enterprises, Ltd. v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office, 964 P.2d 533 (Colo. App. No. 96CA1033, September 18, 1997). | 2 | 1998–1998 |
Coulter v. Coulter
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2 sentences1995In Wilson v. Mitchell, 48 Colo. 454, 465 , 111 P. 21, 25 (1910), involving a custodial dispute between the child’s paternal grandparents and the natural mother, we stated that, “in controversies affecting the custody of an infant, the interest and welfare of the child is the primary and controlling question by which the court must be guided.” The paternal grandmother in Coulter v. Coulter, 141 Colo. 237 , 347 P.2d 492 (1959), was also awarded custody over the natural mother. 1995In Wilson v. Mitchell, 48 Colo. 454, 465 , 111 P. 21, 25 (1910), involving a custodial dispute between the child’s paternal grandparents and the natural mother, we stated that, “in controversies affecting the custody of an infant, the interest and welfare of the child is the primary and controlling question by which the court must be guided.” The paternal grandmother in Coulter v. Coulter, 141 Colo. 237 , 347 P.2d 492 (1959), was also awarded custody over the natural mother. | 2 | 1995–1995 |
HealthONE v. Rodriguez ex rel. Rodriguez
green
2 sentences2015The guiding principle is âfairness under contemporary standards.â HealthONE, 50 P.3d at 888 (quoting Greenberg v. Perkins, 845 P.2d 530, 533 (Colo. 1993)). 2015The guiding principle is "fairness under contemporary standards." HealthONE, 50 P.3d at 888 (quoting Greemberg v. Perkins, 845 P.2d 530, 533 (Colo.1998)). | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Hoskins v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
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2 sentences2015Claim Appeals Office, 2014 COA 47, ¶ 13 , 327 P.3d 356 . 110 As claimant notes, section 8-78-108(1)(a) provides as a guiding principle in granting an award of benefits that "unemployment insurance is for the benefit of persons unemployed through no fault of their own; and that each eligible individual who is unemployed through no fault of his own shall be entitled to receive a full award of bene-fl .” { 11 However, this statute then provides: [Elvery person has the right to leave any job for any reason, but that the cireum-stances of his separation shall be considered in determining the amount 2015Claim Appeals Office, 2014 COA 47, ¶ 13 , 327 P.3d 356 . 110 As claimant notes, section 8-78-108(1)(a) provides as a guiding principle in granting an award of benefits that "unemployment insurance is for the benefit of persons unemployed through no fault of their own; and that each eligible individual who is unemployed through no fault of his own shall be entitled to receive a full award of bene-fl .” { 11 However, this statute then provides: [Elvery person has the right to leave any job for any reason, but that the cireum-stances of his separation shall be considered in determining the amount | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Rocky Mountain General v. Simon
green
1 sentence1997Rocky Mountain General v. Simon, 827 P.2d 629 (Colo.App.1992). | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Armstrong v. Manzo
green
2 sentences1995Armstrong v. Manzo, 380 U.S. 545 , 85 S.Ct. 1187 , 14 L.Ed.2d 62 (1965). 1995Armstrong v. Manzo, 380 U.S. 545 , 85 S.Ct. 1187 , 14 L.Ed.2d 62 (1965). | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Hartman v. Freedman
green
2 sentences1994Hartman v. Freedman, 197 Colo. 275 , 591 P.2d 1318 (1979); Law Offices of J.E. 1994Hartman v. Freedman, 197 Colo. 275 , 591 P.2d 1318 (1979); Law Offices of J.E. | 1 | 1994–1994 |
Bartley v. People
green
2 sentences1992City of Aspen v. Meserole, supra. Moreover, when two statutes deal with the same subject matter, a court must read them together in order to carry out their beneficent purposes. 1992City of Aspen v. Meserole, supra . | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Kibler v. State
green
1 sentence1991Kibler v. State, 718 P.2d 531 (Colo.1986). | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Connally v. General Construction Co.
green
2 sentences1986The guiding principle in a void for vagueness challenge is whether the terms of a criminal statute are so vague “that [persons] of ordinary intelligence must necessarily guess as to its meaning and differ as to its application....” Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U.S. 385, 391 , 46 S.Ct. 126 , —, 70 L.Ed. 322 (1926); see also, e.g., People v. Jennings, 641 P.2d 276 . 1986The guiding principle in a void for vagueness challenge is whether the terms of a criminal statute are so vague “that [persons] of ordinary intelligence must necessarily guess as to its meaning and differ as to its application....” Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U.S. 385, 391 , 46 S.Ct. 126 , —, 70 L.Ed. 322 (1926); see also, e.g., People v. Jennings, 641 P.2d 276 . | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Heady v. Zoning Board of Appeals
green
2 sentences1979An eloquent statement of a guiding principle in this area appears in Heady v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 139 Conn. 463 , 94 A.2d 789 (1953): "The power to grant a variance in the application of established zoning regulations should be exercised charily. . . 1979An eloquent statement of a guiding principle in this area appears in Heady v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 139 Conn. 463 , 94 A.2d 789 (1953): "The power to grant a variance in the application of established zoning regulations should be exercised charily. . . | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Fruitland Irrigation Co. v. Kruemling
green
2 sentences1976A guiding principle in applying these elements has been whether the applicant seeks to “invoke the benefit of remote contingencies to unduly extend the doctrine of relation.” Fruitland Irrigation Co. v. Kruemling, 62 Colo. 160, 162 P. 161 (1916). 1976A guiding principle in applying these elements has been whether the applicant seeks to “invoke the benefit of remote contingencies to unduly extend the doctrine of relation.” Fruitland Irrigation Co. v. Kruemling, 62 Colo. 160, 162 P. 161 (1916). | 1 | 1976–1976 |
Smith v. People
green
2 sentences1969This guiding principle we set forth in Smith v. People, 120 Colo. 39 , 206 P.2d 826 , as follows: "* * * The only answer to this question is that the law as declared and interpreted over many years is well established, and our function is to declare the law as we find it. 1969This guiding principle we set forth in Smith v. People, 120 Colo. 39 , 206 P.2d 826 , as follows: "* * * The only answer to this question is that the law as declared and interpreted over many years is well established, and our function is to declare the law as we find it. | 1 | 1969–1969 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.