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relation-back doctrine in Colorado

18 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1966–2016 0 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Lavarato v. Branneygreen
coloctapp · 2009 · cited in 4 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015We conclude, however, that the counterclaims were timely because Mr. Hailey’s amended answer and counterclaims related back to his initial answer, which was filed within the revival statute’s one-year limitations period. ¶14 C.R.C.P. 15(c) provides, in relevant part: “Whenever the claim or defense asserted in the amended pleading arose out of the conduct, transaction, or occurrence set forth or attempted to be set forth in the original pleading, the amendment relates back to the date of the original pleading.” Thus, an amended pleading that meets the requirements of Rule 15(c) is treated as if

2015We conclude, however, that the counterclaims were timely because Mr. Hailey’s amended answer and counterclaims related back to his initial answer, which was filed within the revival statute’s one-year limitations period. ¶ 14 C.R.C.P. 15(e) provides, in relevant part: ‘Whenever the claim or defense asserted in the amended pleading arose out of the conduct, transaction, or occurrence set forth or attempted to be set forth in the original pleading, the amendment relates back to the date of .the original pleading.” Thus, an amended pleading that meets the requirements of Rule 15(c) is treated as

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Full Draw Productions v. Easton Sports, Inc.green
cod · 2000 · cited in 3 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015To rule otherwise would be inconsistent because the relation back doctrine would allow a plaintiff to assert an otherwise time-barred claim through an amended complaint “yet deny defendant an analogous opportunity.” 6 Wright & Miller at § 1496.1. ¶18 Relying on Full Draw Productions v. Easton Sports, Inc. , 85 F. Supp. 2d 1001, 1009 (D.

2015To rule otherwise would be inconsistent because the relation back doctrine would allow a plaintiff to assert an otherwise time-barred claim through an amended complaint “yet deny defendant an analogous opportunity.” 6 Wright & Miller at § 1496.1. ¶ 18 Relying on Full Draw Productions v. Easton Sports, Inc., 85 F.Supp.2d 1001, 1009 (D.Colo.2000), Mr. Makeen argues that the counterclaims are untimely under the revival statute because they were not actually filed within one year of the original complaint.

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe v. King Consolidated Ditch Co.green
colo · 2011 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Ditch Co., 250 P.3d 1226, 1237 (Colo.2011); Lavarato v. Branney, 210 P.3d 485, 489 (Colo.App.2009).

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Richter v. City of Greenwood Villagegreen
coloctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Dannielson v. Zoning Bd. of Adjustment, 807 P.2d 541, 543 (Colo.1990); see Westlund v. Carter, 193 Colo. 129, 131 , 565 P.2d 920, 921 (1977) ("Since the requirements of C.R.C.P. 106(b) must be construed as a statute of limitations, the failure of the plaintiffs to perfect their petition for certiorari review within [the period set forth in the rule] constituted a fatal defect which required that the complaint be dismissed."). 118 As a result, "when the original complaint in a C.R.C.P. 106(a)(4) proceeding fails to state 'a claim for relief, [the relation-back doctrine of] C.R.C.P. 15(c) has no

2015Dannielson v. Zoning Bd. of Adjustment, 807 P.2d 541, 543 (Colo.1990); see Westlund v. Carter, 193 Colo. 129, 131 , 565 P.2d 920, 921 (1977) ("Since the requirements of C.R.C.P. 106(b) must be construed as a statute of limitations, the failure of the plaintiffs to perfect their petition for certiorari review within [the period set forth in the rule] constituted a fatal defect which required that the complaint be dismissed."). 118 As a result, "when the original complaint in a C.R.C.P. 106(a)(4) proceeding fails to state 'a claim for relief, [the relation-back doctrine of] C.R.C.P. 15(c) has no

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Lorenz v. City of Littletongreen
coloctapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Dannielson v. Zoning Bd. of Adjustment, 807 P.2d 541, 543 (Colo.1990); see Westlund v. Carter, 193 Colo. 129, 131 , 565 P.2d 920, 921 (1977) ("Since the requirements of C.R.C.P. 106(b) must be construed as a statute of limitations, the failure of the plaintiffs to perfect their petition for certiorari review within [the period set forth in the rule] constituted a fatal defect which required that the complaint be dismissed."). 118 As a result, "when the original complaint in a C.R.C.P. 106(a)(4) proceeding fails to state 'a claim for relief, [the relation-back doctrine of] C.R.C.P. 15(c) has no

2015Dannielson v. Zoning Bd. of Adjustment, 807 P.2d 541, 543 (Colo.1990); see Westlund v. Carter, 193 Colo. 129, 131 , 565 P.2d 920, 921 (1977) ("Since the requirements of C.R.C.P. 106(b) must be construed as a statute of limitations, the failure of the plaintiffs to perfect their petition for certiorari review within [the period set forth in the rule] constituted a fatal defect which required that the complaint be dismissed."). 118 As a result, "when the original complaint in a C.R.C.P. 106(a)(4) proceeding fails to state 'a claim for relief, [the relation-back doctrine of] C.R.C.P. 15(c) has no

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Westlund v. Cartergreen
colo · 1977 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Dannielson v. Zoning Bd. of Adjustment, 807 P.2d 541, 543 (Colo.1990); see Westlund v. Carter, 193 Colo. 129, 131 , 565 P.2d 920, 921 (1977) ("Since the requirements of C.R.C.P. 106(b) must be construed as a statute of limitations, the failure of the plaintiffs to perfect their petition for certiorari review within [the period set forth in the rule] constituted a fatal defect which required that the complaint be dismissed."). 118 As a result, "when the original complaint in a C.R.C.P. 106(a)(4) proceeding fails to state 'a claim for relief, [the relation-back doctrine of] C.R.C.P. 15(c) has no

2015Dannielson v. Zoning Bd. of Adjustment, 807 P.2d 541, 543 (Colo.1990); see Westlund v. Carter, 193 Colo. 129, 131 , 565 P.2d 920, 921 (1977) ("Since the requirements of C.R.C.P. 106(b) must be construed as a statute of limitations, the failure of the plaintiffs to perfect their petition for certiorari review within [the period set forth in the rule] constituted a fatal defect which required that the complaint be dismissed."). 118 As a result, "when the original complaint in a C.R.C.P. 106(a)(4) proceeding fails to state 'a claim for relief, [the relation-back doctrine of] C.R.C.P. 15(c) has no

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Danielson v. Zoning Board of Adjustment of Commerce Citygreen
colo · 1990 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Dannielson v. Zoning Bd. of Adjustment, 807 P.2d 541, 543 (Colo.1990); see Westlund v. Carter, 193 Colo. 129, 131 , 565 P.2d 920, 921 (1977) ("Since the requirements of C.R.C.P. 106(b) must be construed as a statute of limitations, the failure of the plaintiffs to perfect their petition for certiorari review within [the period set forth in the rule] constituted a fatal defect which required that the complaint be dismissed."). 118 As a result, "when the original complaint in a C.R.C.P. 106(a)(4) proceeding fails to state 'a claim for relief, [the relation-back doctrine of] C.R.C.P. 15(c) has no

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Schiavone v. Fortunered
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Schiavone v. Fortune , 477 U.S. 21, 31 (1986) (“The linchpin is notice, and notice within the limitations period.”); 6 Wright & Miller at § 1498.3 (“Relation back will be refused only if the court finds that there is no reason why the party to be added should have understood that it was not named due to mistake.”). ¶17       Here, the ALJ properly found that the three requirements for application of the relation back doctrine were satisfied.

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City and County of Honolulu v. Hsiunggreen
haw · 2005 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Seq, e.g., Farber v. Wards Co., 825 F.2d 684, 689 (2d Cir.1987) (rejecting a landlord's argument that his amended complaint seeking retroactive use and occupancy payments related back to his original filing, so as to avoid a bankruptey bar, because the relation back doctrine applies only for purposes of the statute of limitations, which was not implicated); Besig v. Dolphin Boating & Swimming Club, 683 F.2d 1271 , 1278 n. 4 (9th Cir.1982) ("The few cases in which relation back may apply outside the context of statutes of limitations fail even remotely to suggest application of the doctrine to

2011Seq, e.g., Farber v. Wards Co., 825 F.2d 684, 689 (2d Cir.1987) (rejecting a landlord's argument that his amended complaint seeking retroactive use and occupancy payments related back to his original filing, so as to avoid a bankruptey bar, because the relation back doctrine applies only for purposes of the statute of limitations, which was not implicated); Besig v. Dolphin Boating & Swimming Club, 683 F.2d 1271 , 1278 n. 4 (9th Cir.1982) ("The few cases in which relation back may apply outside the context of statutes of limitations fail even remotely to suggest application of the doctrine to

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Doe v. O'Bannongreen
paed · 1981 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Seq, e.g., Farber v. Wards Co., 825 F.2d 684, 689 (2d Cir.1987) (rejecting a landlord's argument that his amended complaint seeking retroactive use and occupancy payments related back to his original filing, so as to avoid a bankruptey bar, because the relation back doctrine applies only for purposes of the statute of limitations, which was not implicated); Besig v. Dolphin Boating & Swimming Club, 683 F.2d 1271 , 1278 n. 4 (9th Cir.1982) ("The few cases in which relation back may apply outside the context of statutes of limitations fail even remotely to suggest application of the doctrine to

2011Seq, e.g., Farber v. Wards Co., 825 F.2d 684, 689 (2d Cir.1987) (rejecting a landlord's argument that his amended complaint seeking retroactive use and occupancy payments related back to his original filing, so as to avoid a bankruptey bar, because the relation back doctrine applies only for purposes of the statute of limitations, which was not implicated); Besig v. Dolphin Boating & Swimming Club, 683 F.2d 1271 , 1278 n. 4 (9th Cir.1982) ("The few cases in which relation back may apply outside the context of statutes of limitations fail even remotely to suggest application of the doctrine to

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Wilson v. Goldmangreen
coloctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Wilson v. Goldman, 699 P.2d 420, 426 (Colo.App.1985), which Beaver Creek inappropriately brought to our attention by way of a C.A.R. 28(J) submission of supplemental authority, see C.A.R. 28(J) (allowing for the submission of "pertinent and significant new authority") (emphasis added), is inapposite.

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Farber v. Wards Co.green
ca2 · 1987 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Seq, e.g., Farber v. Wards Co., 825 F.2d 684, 689 (2d Cir.1987) (rejecting a landlord's argument that his amended complaint seeking retroactive use and occupancy payments related back to his original filing, so as to avoid a bankruptey bar, because the relation back doctrine applies only for purposes of the statute of limitations, which was not implicated); Besig v. Dolphin Boating & Swimming Club, 683 F.2d 1271 , 1278 n. 4 (9th Cir.1982) ("The few cases in which relation back may apply outside the context of statutes of limitations fail even remotely to suggest application of the doctrine to

2011Seq, e.g., Farber v. Wards Co., 825 F.2d 684, 689 (2d Cir.1987) (rejecting a landlord's argument that his amended complaint seeking retroactive use and occupancy payments related back to his original filing, so as to avoid a bankruptey bar, because the relation back doctrine applies only for purposes of the statute of limitations, which was not implicated); Besig v. Dolphin Boating & Swimming Club, 683 F.2d 1271 , 1278 n. 4 (9th Cir.1982) ("The few cases in which relation back may apply outside the context of statutes of limitations fail even remotely to suggest application of the doctrine to

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Brown v. Teitelbaumgreen
coloctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See Brown v. Teitelbaum, supra. IV.

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Metropolitan Suburban Water Users Ass'n v. Colorado River Water Conservation Districtgreen
colo · 1961 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See Metropolitan Suburban Water Ass’n v. Colorado River Water Conservation Dist., 148 Colo. 173, 194 , 365 P.2d 273, 285 (1961) (stating that the relation-back principle should be construed and applied in a manner which would “aid and encourage, rather than to block development and early use of the water resources of the state.”).

1995See Metropolitan Suburban Water Ass’n v. Colorado River Water Conservation Dist., 148 Colo. 173, 194 , 365 P.2d 273, 285 (1961) (stating that the relation-back principle should be construed and applied in a manner which would “aid and encourage, rather than to block development and early use of the water resources of the state.”).

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City of Aspen v. Colorado River Water Conservation Districtgreen
colo · 1985 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985See City of Aspen v. Colorado River Water Conservation District, 696 P.2d 758, 761 (1985).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Garcia v. Schneider Energy Services, Inc. green
colo · 2012
2 sentences

2016We agree that the Estate failed to demonstrate a genuine factual dispute' regarding whether the Pratts had notice of the original lawsuit within the prescribed time period. ¶ 21 An amendment will not relate back to the original complaint under Rule 15(c) unless the new party receives notice of the institution of the action within the period provided by Rule 4(m). 6 Cf. Garcia v. Schneider Energy Servs,, Inc., 2012 CO 62, ¶ 13 , 287 P.3d 112 (under Fed.

2016We agree that the Estate failed to demonstrate a genuine factual dispute' regarding whether the Pratts had notice of the original lawsuit within the prescribed time period. ¶ 21 An amendment will not relate back to the original complaint under Rule 15(c) unless the new party receives notice of the institution of the action within the period provided by Rule 4(m). 6 Cf. Garcia v. Schneider Energy Servs,, Inc., 2012 CO 62, ¶ 13 , 287 P.3d 112 (under Fed.

12016–2016
Dillingham v. Greeley Publishing Co. green
colo · 1985
2 sentences

2015Largely to avoid the anamo-lous situation that would result from permitting less time to serve an amended party than would have been permitted to serve the party originally named, we have eschewed a literal reading of the words "within the period provided by law for commencing the action against him," see Dillingham, 701 P.2d at 31 ; see also Garcia, 19, and instead construed this language of the rule to include a' reasonable time to serve opposing parties after filing the complaint, even if that time extends beyond the applicable statute of limitations. -In doing so, however, we made clear th

2015Dillingham, 701 P.2d at 31-32 . 15 While we therefore clarified in Garcia that the appropriate inquiry concerning the time allowed for service of process in an action commenced by filing is whether the defendant was served within a reasonable time following the filing date, rather than within a reasonable time following the running of the applicable statute of limitations, Garcia, ¶12, we did not intend to suggest that the statute of limitations for any particular action is unrelated to the time allowed for service of process in the case.

12015–2015
Ernest Besig, Preston Cook, and Lidia La Garda v. The Dolphin Boating and Swimming Club green
ca9 · 1982
2 sentences

2011Seq, e.g., Farber v. Wards Co., 825 F.2d 684, 689 (2d Cir.1987) (rejecting a landlord's argument that his amended complaint seeking retroactive use and occupancy payments related back to his original filing, so as to avoid a bankruptey bar, because the relation back doctrine applies only for purposes of the statute of limitations, which was not implicated); Besig v. Dolphin Boating & Swimming Club, 683 F.2d 1271 , 1278 n. 4 (9th Cir.1982) ("The few cases in which relation back may apply outside the context of statutes of limitations fail even remotely to suggest application of the doctrine to

2011Seq, e.g., Farber v. Wards Co., 825 F.2d 684, 689 (2d Cir.1987) (rejecting a landlord's argument that his amended complaint seeking retroactive use and occupancy payments related back to his original filing, so as to avoid a bankruptey bar, because the relation back doctrine applies only for purposes of the statute of limitations, which was not implicated); Besig v. Dolphin Boating & Swimming Club, 683 F.2d 1271 , 1278 n. 4 (9th Cir.1982) ("The few cases in which relation back may apply outside the context of statutes of limitations fail even remotely to suggest application of the doctrine to

12011–2011
Margot Rendall-Speranza v. Edward A. Nassim green
cadc · 1997
1 sentence

2009Rendall-Speranza, 107 F.3d at 919 .

12009–2009
Scott v. Buchanan neutral
colo · 1918
1 sentence

2001In a case involving rights in land during the time between a homestead entry and issuance of a patent, the supreme court said: "It is settled law that one who has obtained a patent for land entered by him has a title which relates back to his entry...." Scott v. Buchanan, 64 Colo. 571, 573 , 174 P. 1123 , 1124 (1918).

12001–2001
Sieber v. Frink green
colo · 1883
1 sentence

1988If the beneficial use is completed with reasonable diligence, the right relates back to the date of the "first step." Sieber v. Frink, 7 Colo. 148 , 2 P. 901 (1884); 1 G.

11988–1988
Fruitland Irrigation Co. v. Kruemling green
colo · 1916
2 sentences

1985See Aspen v. Colorado River Water Conservation District, at 762; Fruitland Irrigation Co. v. Kruemling, 62 Colo. at 165-67 , 162 P. at 163 .

1985See Aspen v. Colorado River Water Conservation District, at 762; Fruitland Irrigation Co. v. Kruemling, 62 Colo. at 165-67 , 162 P. at 163 .

11985–1985
Walker v. Associated Press green
· 1966
2 sentences

1981Walker v. Associated Press, 160 Colo. 361 , 417 P.2d 486 (1966).

1981Walker v. Associated Press, 160 Colo. 361 , 417 P.2d 486 (1966).

11981–1981
Snyder v. City of Lakewood green
colo · 1975
1 sentence

1978Invoking the relation-back doctrine of C.R.C.P. 15(c) to rescue any such certiorari complaint which fails to state a claim for relief would undermine the important public policies of expediting resolution of challenges to zoning and annexation proceedings and of removing municipal planning and individual properties from "a cloud of uncertainty." See Snyder v. City of Lakewood, Colo., 542 P.2d 371 (1975).

11978–1978
City & County of Denver v. Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District green
colo · 1955
2 sentences

1966Apparently relying on some of the language in City and County of Denver v. Northern Colorado Conservancy District, 130 Colo. 375 , 276 P.2d 992 , the court also concluded that the abandonment of headgates on ditch No. 1 and an increase in the take from headgates on ditch No. 3 constituted such a major change in plans that the initiation of the appropriation could not relate back to the first step taken, i.e., the survey.

1966Apparently relying on some of the language in City and County of Denver v. Northern Colorado Conservancy District, 130 Colo. 375 , 276 P.2d 992 , the court also concluded that the abandonment of headgates on ditch No. 1 and an increase in the take from headgates on ditch No. 3 constituted such a major change in plans that the initiation of the appropriation could not relate back to the first step taken, i.e., the survey.

11966–1966

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-109 (3) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 37-92-103 (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

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