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16 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1881–2006 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Quezadagreen
colo · 1987 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See People v. Gennings, 808 P.2d 839, 844 (Colo.1991) ("Just as a trial court's application of an erroneous legal standard in resolving a suppression motion is subject to correction on appeal, so also is an ultimate legal conclusion of constitutional law that is inconsistent with or unsupported by evidentiary findings."); see also People v. Valdez, 969 P.2d 208, 211 (Colo.1998) ("When the controlling facts are undisputed, the legal effect of those facts constitutes a question of law which is subject to de novo review."). *365 In this jurisdiction, we first had occasion to articulate this disti

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People v. Valdezgreen
colo · 1998 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See People v. Gennings, 808 P.2d 839, 844 (Colo.1991) ("Just as a trial court's application of an erroneous legal standard in resolving a suppression motion is subject to correction on appeal, so also is an ultimate legal conclusion of constitutional law that is inconsistent with or unsupported by evidentiary findings."); see also People v. Valdez, 969 P.2d 208, 211 (Colo.1998) ("When the controlling facts are undisputed, the legal effect of those facts constitutes a question of law which is subject to de novo review."). *365 In this jurisdiction, we first had occasion to articulate this disti

2006See People v. Gennings, 808 P.2d 839, 844 (Colo.1991) (“Just as a trial court’s application of an erroneous legal standard in resolving a suppression motion is subject to correction on appeal, so also is an ultimate legal conclusion of constitutional law that is inconsistent with or unsupported by evidentiary findings.”); see also People v. Valdez, 969 P.2d 208, 211 (Colo.1998) (“When the controlling facts are undisputed, the legal effect of those facts constitutes a question of law which is subject to de novo review.”).

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People v. Genningsgreen
colo · 1991 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See People v. Gennings, 808 P.2d 839, 844 (Colo.1991) ("Just as a trial court's application of an erroneous legal standard in resolving a suppression motion is subject to correction on appeal, so also is an ultimate legal conclusion of constitutional law that is inconsistent with or unsupported by evidentiary findings."); see also People v. Valdez, 969 P.2d 208, 211 (Colo.1998) ("When the controlling facts are undisputed, the legal effect of those facts constitutes a question of law which is subject to de novo review."). *365 In this jurisdiction, we first had occasion to articulate this disti

2006See People v. Gennings, 808 P.2d 839, 844 (Colo.1991) (“Just as a trial court’s application of an erroneous legal standard in resolving a suppression motion is subject to correction on appeal, so also is an ultimate legal conclusion of constitutional law that is inconsistent with or unsupported by evidentiary findings.”); see also People v. Valdez, 969 P.2d 208, 211 (Colo.1998) (“When the controlling facts are undisputed, the legal effect of those facts constitutes a question of law which is subject to de novo review.”).

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Scheer v. Cromwellgreen
colo · 1965 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984C.R.C.P. 51 states, in pertinent part, that “[a]ll instructions shall be submitted to the parties, who shall make all objections thereto before they are given to the jury,” and that “[ojnly the grounds so specified shall be considered on motion for a new trial or on appeal or certiorari.” The purpose of this requirement is to “enable trial judges to clarify or correct misleading or *587 erroneous instructions before they are given to the jury, and thereby prevent costs of retrials necessitated by obvious and prejudicial error.” Scheer v. Cromwell, 158 Colo. 427, 429 , 407 P.2d 344, 345 (1965).

1984C.R.C.P. 51 states, in pertinent part, that “[a]ll instructions shall be submitted to the parties, who shall make all objections thereto before they are given to the jury,” and that “[ojnly the grounds so specified shall be considered on motion for a new trial or on appeal or certiorari.” The purpose of this requirement is to “enable trial judges to clarify or correct misleading or *587 erroneous instructions before they are given to the jury, and thereby prevent costs of retrials necessitated by obvious and prejudicial error.” Scheer v. Cromwell, 158 Colo. 427, 429 , 407 P.2d 344, 345 (1965).

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Commonwealth v. Merlogreen
pasuperct · 1976 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979Compare, Commonwealth v. Merlo, 242 Pa. Super. 517 , 364 A.2d 391 (1976).

1979Compare, Commonwealth v. Merlo, 242 Pa. Super. 517 , 364 A.2d 391 (1976).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
City of Boulder v. Boulder & White Rock Ditch & Reservoir Co. green
colo · 1923
2 sentences

1931The court found that in disposing of this water as it did defendant acted lawfully under the modified civil law doctrine of dominant and servient estates as approved by this court in City of Boulder v. Ditch Co., 73 Colo. 426 , 216 Pac. 553 , 36 A. L.

1931The court found that in disposing of this water as it did defendant acted lawfully under the modified civil law doctrine of dominant and servient estates as approved by this court in City of Boulder v. Ditch Co., 73 Colo. 426 , 216 Pac. 553 , 36 A. L.

21925–1931
Love v. Tomlinson neutral
coloctapp · 1892
2 sentences

1899This question received an examination at the hands of this court in the case of Love v. Tomlison, 1 Colo. App. 516 .

1899This question received an examination at the hands of this court in the case of Love v. Tomlison, 1 Colo. App. 516 .

21899–1899
Central City Opera House Ass'n v. Brown green
colo · 1976
1 sentence

1992Central City Opera House Ass’n v. Brown, 191 Colo. 372 , 553 P.2d 64 (1976) (if the trial court found that the plaintiff had not established a prima facie case, it follows that the court of necessity was ruling that plaintiff was not entitled to recover under the evidence).

11992–1992
CENTRAL CITY OPERA HOUSE ASSOCIATION v. Brown green
colo · 1976
1 sentence

1992Central City Opera House Ass’n v. Brown, 191 Colo. 372 , 553 P.2d 64 (1976) (if the trial court found that the plaintiff had not established a prima facie case, it follows that the court of necessity was ruling that plaintiff was not entitled to recover under the evidence).

11992–1992
Moore v. Skiles green
colo · 1954
2 sentences

1988Id., 130 Colo. at 200 , 274 P.2d at 315 .

1988Id., 130 Colo. at 200 , 274 P.2d at 315 .

11988–1988
Blueflame Gas, Inc. v. Van Hoose green
colo · 1984
2 sentences

1986Id. at 587 .

1986Id. at 587 .

11986–1986
Kendall v. Hargrave green
colo · 1960
2 sentences

1984E.g., Kendall v. Hargrave, 142 Colo. 120 , 349 P.2d 993 (1960); Warner v. Barnard, 134 Colo. 337 , 304 P.2d 898 (1956); Carr v. Boyd, 123 Colo. 350 , 229 P.2d 659 (1951).

1984E.g., Kendall v. Hargrave, 142 Colo. 120 , 349 P.2d 993 (1960); Warner v. Barnard, 134 Colo. 337 , 304 P.2d 898 (1956); Carr v. Boyd, 123 Colo. 350 , 229 P.2d 659 (1951).

11984–1984
Carr v. Boyd green
colo · 1951
2 sentences

1984E.g., Kendall v. Hargrave, 142 Colo. 120 , 349 P.2d 993 (1960); Warner v. Barnard, 134 Colo. 337 , 304 P.2d 898 (1956); Carr v. Boyd, 123 Colo. 350 , 229 P.2d 659 (1951).

1984E.g., Kendall v. Hargrave, 142 Colo. 120 , 349 P.2d 993 (1960); Warner v. Barnard, 134 Colo. 337 , 304 P.2d 898 (1956); Carr v. Boyd, 123 Colo. 350 , 229 P.2d 659 (1951).

11984–1984
Warner v. Barnard green
colo · 1956
2 sentences

1984E.g., Kendall v. Hargrave, 142 Colo. 120 , 349 P.2d 993 (1960); Warner v. Barnard, 134 Colo. 337 , 304 P.2d 898 (1956); Carr v. Boyd, 123 Colo. 350 , 229 P.2d 659 (1951).

1984E.g., Kendall v. Hargrave, 142 Colo. 120 , 349 P.2d 993 (1960); Warner v. Barnard, 134 Colo. 337 , 304 P.2d 898 (1956); Carr v. Boyd, 123 Colo. 350 , 229 P.2d 659 (1951).

11984–1984
Orth v. Bauer green
· 1967
2 sentences

1982The principle expressed in Parrish, supra, is applicable only where the street or roadway is in such a state that “changing conditions would not permit orderly travel under established rules.” Curtis v. Lawley, 140 Colo. 476 , 346 P.2d 579 (1959), quoting Parrish v. Smith, supra. See Orth v. Bauer, 163 Colo. 136 , 429 P.2d 279 (1967) (snowslide, and mountain road conditions warranted trial court’s refusal to instruct jury that driving on the wrong side of the road was negligence per se).

1982The principle expressed in Parrish, supra, is applicable only where the street or roadway is in such a state that “changing conditions would not permit orderly travel under established rules.” Curtis v. Lawley, 140 Colo. 476 , 346 P.2d 579 (1959), quoting Parrish v. Smith, supra. See Orth v. Bauer, 163 Colo. 136 , 429 P.2d 279 (1967) (snowslide, and mountain road conditions warranted trial court’s refusal to instruct jury that driving on the wrong side of the road was negligence per se).

11982–1982
Curtis v. Lawley green
colo · 1959
2 sentences

1982The principle expressed in Parrish, supra, is applicable only where the street or roadway is in such a state that “changing conditions would not permit orderly travel under established rules.” Curtis v. Lawley, 140 Colo. 476 , 346 P.2d 579 (1959), quoting Parrish v. Smith, supra. See Orth v. Bauer, 163 Colo. 136 , 429 P.2d 279 (1967) (snowslide, and mountain road conditions warranted trial court’s refusal to instruct jury that driving on the wrong side of the road was negligence per se).

1982The principle expressed in Parrish, supra, is applicable only where the street or roadway is in such a state that “changing conditions would not permit orderly travel under established rules.” Curtis v. Lawley, 140 Colo. 476 , 346 P.2d 579 (1959), quoting Parrish v. Smith, supra. See Orth v. Bauer, 163 Colo. 136 , 429 P.2d 279 (1967) (snowslide, and mountain road conditions warranted trial court’s refusal to instruct jury that driving on the wrong side of the road was negligence per se).

11982–1982
Dougherty v. People green
colo · 1872
1 sentence

1940The language of the instruction is taken verbatim from the opinion in Dougherty v. People, 1 Colo. 514, 518 .

11940–1940
Schwalbe v. Postle neutral
colo · 1926
2 sentences

1927To the giving of this instruction counsel for plaintiff in error made a general objection. " *58 We said, in Schwalbe v. Postle, 80 Colo. 1 , 249 Pac. 495 : ‘ ‘ Our established practice requires a party to make specific objections to an instruction in the trial court to entitle him to assign error on review.

1927To the giving of this instruction counsel for plaintiff in error made a general objection. " *58 We said, in Schwalbe v. Postle, 80 Colo. 1 , 249 Pac. 495 : ‘ ‘ Our established practice requires a party to make specific objections to an instruction in the trial court to entitle him to assign error on review.

11927–1927
Gilette v. Young green
colo · 1909
1 sentence

1917To support this contention they cite Gilette v. Young, 45 Colo. 562 , 101 Pac. 766 , wherein the syllabi states: “Where the defendant himself gives the evidence which warrants an estoppel upon him, without in any respect restricting it to any particular issue, he will not be heard to complain that the estoppel was not pleaded.” In the body of the opinion, it is said: “We think the court was right in withdrawing this question from the jury.

11917–1917
Denver Consolidated Electric Co. v. Lawrence neutral
colo · 1903
1 sentence

1906The defendant complains bitterly because the instruction tendered by it was refused and the other given,* and relies on the case of The Denver Electric Co. v. Lawrence, 31 Colo. 301 , in which it appears that an instruction similar to the one requested by defendant had been requested at the trial and was refused, and this court held that the propositions stated were in effect given in instruction No. 7 offered by defendant in that case, without expressing an opinion as to the correctness of the instruction; but, On page 311 of vol. 31, in discussing the. duty of the electric company, we said:

11906–1906
Denver Consolidated Electric Co. v. Simpson green
colo · 1895
1 sentence

1906The defendant complains bitterly because the instruction tendered by it was refused and the other given,* and relies on the case of The Denver Electric Co. v. Lawrence, 31 Colo. 301 , in which it appears that an instruction similar to the one requested by defendant had been requested at the trial and was refused, and this court held that the propositions stated were in effect given in instruction No. 7 offered by defendant in that case, without expressing an opinion as to the correctness of the instruction; but, On page 311 of vol. 31, in discussing the. duty of the electric company, we said:

11906–1906
The People v. . Devlin green
· 1865
1 sentence

1881The Vermont and Pennsylvania cases cited above, go no further than this upon the questions considered, and even the New York case of the People v. Devlin, supra, admits the correctness of this rule.

11881–1881

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