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mandate rule in Colorado

15 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1998–2026 9 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Roybalgreen
colo · 1983 · cited in 5 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2009–2022
2 sentences

2018People v. Allen , 885 P.2d 207 , 212 (Colo. 1994). ¶ 54 The mandate rule serves the dual purposes of "protecting against the reargument of settled issues and assuring the adherence of lower courts to the decisions of higher courts." Roybal , 672 P.2d at 1005 . ¶ 55 Here, the mandate in *234 Thompson v. United Securities Alliance, Inc. ( Thompson III ), No. 13CA2037, slip op. at 15 (Colo. App. Oct. 16, 2014) provided: The order is reversed and remanded with instructions to calculate the reasonable costs and fees that Catlin may deduct from the policy limit.

2015Law and Analysis ¶ 58 Under the mandate rule embodied in the law of the case doctrine, “[t]rial courts have no discretion to disregard binding appellate rulings: ‘[t]he law of the case as established by an appellate court must be followed in subsequent proceedings before the trial court.’ ” Id. at 340 (quoting People v. Roybal, 672 P.2d 1003, 1005 (Colo. 1983)).

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Hardesty v. Pinogreen
coloctapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2015–2022
2 sentences

2022Hardesty v. Pino , 222 P.3d 336, 339 (Colo. App. 2009).

2015Law and Analysis ¶58       Under the mandate rule embodied in the law of the case doctrine, “[t]rial courts have no discretion to disregard binding appellate rulings: ‘[t]he law of the case as established by an appellate court must be followed in subsequent proceedings before the trial court.’” Id. at 340 (quoting People v. Roybal , 672 P.2d 1003, 1005 (Colo. 1983)).

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Ins. v. Dakota Station IIgreen
coloctapp · 2021 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Ass’n, 2021 COA 114, ¶ 24 (“Under the mandate rule, ‘[c]onclusions of an appellate court on issues presented to it as well as rulings logically necessary to sustain such conclusions become the law of the case,’ which the trial court must follow on remand.”) (citation omitted). 12 • Because we conclude that the court’s instruction on the previous jury’s findings was reversible error, we need not address Speicher’s claim of cumulative error. • Given our disposition of this appeal, we decline to grant the Ekbergs’ request for appellate attorney fees.

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People v. Smootsgreen
coloctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See People v. Smoots, 2013 COA 152, ¶ 20 , 395 P.3d 53 , 57, aff’d sub nom.

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Super Valu Stores, Inc. v. District Court in & for Weld Countygreen
colo · 1995 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Super Valu , 906 P.2d at 79 (reasoning that the mandate rule "protects litigants from the expenditure of time and money involved in the reargument of settled issues"). ¶ 28 Second, we would be adding an additional, unnecessary layer to the mandate rule.

2018See Super Valu , 906 P.2d at 79 (reasoning that the mandate rule "protects litigants from the expenditure of time and money involved in the reargument of settled issues"). ¶ 28 Second, we would be adding an additional, unnecessary layer to the mandate rule.

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People v. Shreckgreen
colo · 2001 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See People v. Shreck, 22 P.3d 68, 76 (Colo. 2001).

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Role Models America, Inc. v. Gerengreen
cadc · 2008 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009The mandate rule has been described as the "more powerful version," Role Models America, Inc. v. Geren, 514 F.3d 1308, 1311 (D.C.Cir.2008), or "the purest form," Cathy Stricklin Krendl, 1B Colo. Prac., Methods of Practice § 25.4, at 346 (5th ed.2004), of the law of the case doctrine.

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Atasi Corporation v. Seagate Technologygreen
cafc · 1988 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See In re American Airlines, Inc., 972 F.2d 605, 618-19 (5th Cir.1992). “[T]he test does not depend on whether actual confidences were received, but on whether the former and current representation are substantially related.” Atasi Corp. v. Seagate Tech., 847 F.2d 826, 829 (Fed.Cir.1988). *931 In reviewing a district court order regarding attorney disqualification, we employ an abuse of discretion standard.

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In Re American Airlines, Inc., Amr Corporationgreen
ca5 · 1992 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See In re American Airlines, Inc., 972 F.2d 605, 618-19 (5th Cir.1992). “[T]he test does not depend on whether actual confidences were received, but on whether the former and current representation are substantially related.” Atasi Corp. v. Seagate Tech., 847 F.2d 826, 829 (Fed.Cir.1988). *931 In reviewing a district court order regarding attorney disqualification, we employ an abuse of discretion standard.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Thompson v. Catlin Ins. Co. green
colo · 2018
2 sentences

2026Co. (UK) Ltd., 2018 CO 95, ¶ 22 . ¶ 13 Under the mandate rule, a district court must follow the remand directions and law of the case established by an appellate court.

2026Co. (UK), 2018 CO 95, ¶ 21 .

22026–2026
Stockdale v. Ellsworth green
colo · 2017
2 sentences

2024Id. ¶ 17 Therefore, i n reviewing Curtis’s latest postconviction motion, the postconviction court was required to follow the Curti s II division’s holding that the record supported Curtis’s SVP designation.

2024Id. ¶ 17 Therefore, i n reviewing Curtis’s latest postconviction motion, the postconviction court was required to follow the Curti s II division’s holding that the record supported Curtis’s SVP designation.

22024–2024
The PEOPLE of the State of Colorado v. Elmo Jesse JOHNSON green
colo · 2021
1 sentence

2023Maj. op. ¶ 37 & n.4 (first citing People v. Johnson, 2021 CO 35 , ¶¶ 15–16, 486 P.3d 1154, 1158 ; and then citing Thompson v. Catlin Ins.

12023–2023
v. Johnson green
colo · 2021
1 sentence

2023Maj. op. ¶ 37 & n.4 (first citing People v. Johnson, 2021 CO 35 , ¶¶ 15–16, 486 P.3d 1154, 1158 ; and then citing Thompson v. Catlin Ins.

12023–2023
Southern Cross Ranches v. JBC Agricultural Management green
coloctapp · 2019
1 sentence

2021Mgmt., LLC, 2019 COA 58, ¶ 40 . ¶ 24 The second branch, known as the mandate rule, is not discretionary.

12021–2021
People of Aurora Ex Rel. State v. Allen green
colo · 1994
2 sentences

2018People v. Allen , 885 P.2d 207 , 212 (Colo. 1994). ¶ 54 The mandate rule serves the dual purposes of "protecting against the reargument of settled issues and assuring the adherence of lower courts to the decisions of higher courts." Roybal , 672 P.2d at 1005 . ¶ 55 Here, the mandate in *234 Thompson v. United Securities Alliance, Inc. ( Thompson III ), No. 13CA2037, slip op. at 15 (Colo. App. Oct. 16, 2014) provided: The order is reversed and remanded with instructions to calculate the reasonable costs and fees that Catlin may deduct from the policy limit.

2018People v. Allen , 885 P.2d 207 , 212 (Colo. 1994). ¶ 54 The mandate rule serves the dual purposes of "protecting against the reargument of settled issues and assuring the adherence of lower courts to the decisions of higher courts." Roybal , 672 P.2d at 1005 . ¶ 55 Here, the mandate in *234 Thompson v. United Securities Alliance, Inc. ( Thompson III ), No. 13CA2037, slip op. at 15 (Colo. App. Oct. 16, 2014) provided: The order is reversed and remanded with instructions to calculate the reasonable costs and fees that Catlin may deduct from the policy limit.

12018–2018
Aardvark Art, Inc. v. Lehigh/Steck-Warlick, Inc. green
illappct · 1996
2 sentences

2009Plaintiff further suggests the binding effect should turn on whether the prior decision was an "evidentiary ruling" or "dismissal." This distinction is inapposite: the mandate rule covers "pronouncement{s] of an appellate court on an issue in a case presented to it," Roybal, 672 P.2d at 1005 , regardless of whether they involve an "evidentiary" ruling or a "dismissal." Plaintiff gleans the distinction from Aardvark Art, Inc. v. Lehigh/Steck-Warlick, Inc., 284 Ill.App.3d 627 , 220 Ill.Dec. 259 , 672 N.E.2d 1271 (1996); and Koch v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co., 274 Or. 499 , 547 P.2d 589

2009Plaintiff further suggests the binding effect should turn on whether the prior decision was an "evidentiary ruling" or "dismissal." This distinction is inapposite: the mandate rule covers "pronouncement{s] of an appellate court on an issue in a case presented to it," Roybal, 672 P.2d at 1005 , regardless of whether they involve an "evidentiary" ruling or a "dismissal." Plaintiff gleans the distinction from Aardvark Art, Inc. v. Lehigh/Steck-Warlick, Inc., 284 Ill.App.3d 627 , 220 Ill.Dec. 259 , 672 N.E.2d 1271 (1996); and Koch v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co., 274 Or. 499 , 547 P.2d 589

12009–2009
Koch v. Southern Pacific Transportation Company green
or · 1976
2 sentences

2009Plaintiff further suggests the binding effect should turn on whether the prior decision was an "evidentiary ruling" or "dismissal." This distinction is inapposite: the mandate rule covers "pronouncement{s] of an appellate court on an issue in a case presented to it," Roybal, 672 P.2d at 1005 , regardless of whether they involve an "evidentiary" ruling or a "dismissal." Plaintiff gleans the distinction from Aardvark Art, Inc. v. Lehigh/Steck-Warlick, Inc., 284 Ill.App.3d 627 , 220 Ill.Dec. 259 , 672 N.E.2d 1271 (1996); and Koch v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co., 274 Or. 499 , 547 P.2d 589

2009Plaintiff further suggests the binding effect should turn on whether the prior decision was an "evidentiary ruling" or "dismissal." This distinction is inapposite: the mandate rule covers "pronouncement{s] of an appellate court on an issue in a case presented to it," Roybal, 672 P.2d at 1005 , regardless of whether they involve an "evidentiary" ruling or a "dismissal." Plaintiff gleans the distinction from Aardvark Art, Inc. v. Lehigh/Steck-Warlick, Inc., 284 Ill.App.3d 627 , 220 Ill.Dec. 259 , 672 N.E.2d 1271 (1996); and Koch v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co., 274 Or. 499 , 547 P.2d 589

12009–2009

Where else courts name it

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