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grounds challenge in Colorado

14 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1899–2025 1 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Lewisgreen
colo · 1973 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2005–2007
2 sentences

2007People v. Lewis, 180 Colo. 423, 428 , 506 P.2d 125, 127 (1973); People v. Backus, 952 P.2d 846, 852 (Colo.App.1998).

2007People v. Lewis, 180 Colo. 423, 428 , 506 P.2d 125, 127 (1973); People v. Backus, 952 P.2d 846, 852 (Colo.App.1998).

22
Medina v. Stategreen
colo · 2001 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Tidwell v. City & Cnty. of Denver, 83 P.3d 75, 85 (Colo. 2003). ¶ 10 While the CGIA generally immunizes public entities from tort liability, it contains exceptions that “waive[] this immunity under certain limited circumstances.” Medina v. State, 35 P.3d 443, 453 (Colo. 2001); see §§ 24-10-104, -106, C.R.S. 2024.

11
Tidwell v. City and County of Denvergreen
colo · 2003 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Tidwell v. City & Cnty. of Denver, 83 P.3d 75, 85 (Colo. 2003). ¶ 10 While the CGIA generally immunizes public entities from tort liability, it contains exceptions that “waive[] this immunity under certain limited circumstances.” Medina v. State, 35 P.3d 443, 453 (Colo. 2001); see §§ 24-10-104, -106, C.R.S. 2024.

11
Ma v. Peoplegreen
colo · 2005 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020The test for reasonable diligence is whether counsel took the opportunity to adequately question a prospective juror.” Ma v. People, 121 P.3d 205, 209 (Colo. 2005) (citation omitted).

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Blueflame Gas, Inc. v. Van Hoosegreen
colo · 1984 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Blueflaome Gas, Inc. v. Van Hoose, 679 P.2d 579, 586-87 (Colo.1984).

2009Blueflame Gas, Inc. v. Van Hoose, 679 P.2d 579, 586-87 (Colo.1984).

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People v. Backusgreen
coloctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007People v. Lewis, 180 Colo. 423, 428 , 506 P.2d 125, 127 (1973); People v. Backus, 952 P.2d 846, 852 (Colo.App.1998).

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People v. Sprousegreen
colo · 1999 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See also People v. Sprouse, supra. The availability of the affirmative defense of entrapment was not a consideration in the cited cases; it is here.

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
Fitzsimmons v. Olinger Mortuary Ass'n green
colo · 1932
2 sentences

1936Recovery is generally permitted in such a case, but it is usually made to rest on the contractual relation existing between the parties, the courts holding that there is an implied contract to make no additional copies for such use, although some cases assert the additional grounds of violation of confidence, right of privacy, and right of property.” See, also, Fitzsimmons v. Olinger Mortuary Ass’n, 91 Colo. 544 , 17 P. (2d) 535 .

1936Recovery is generally permitted in such a case, but it is usually made to rest on the contractual relation existing between the parties, the courts holding that there is an implied contract to make no additional copies for such use, although some cases assert the additional grounds of violation of confidence, right of privacy, and right of property.” See, also, Fitzsimmons v. Olinger Mortuary Ass’n, 91 Colo. 544 , 17 P. (2d) 535 .

21936–1936
Ritchey v. People green
colo · 1896
2 sentences

1899In those cases, the question whether in excepting to an instruction the grounds of the exception must be stated, was not directly passed upon, although we think a fair inference from the language employed would be that they need not be; but in Ritchey v. The People, 23 Colo. 314 , the question was finally determined.

1899In those cases, the question whether in excepting to an instruction the grounds of the exception must be stated, was not directly passed upon, although we think a fair inference from the language employed would be that they need not be; but in Ritchey v. The People, 23 Colo. 314 , the question was finally determined.

21899–1899
Ellis v. People green
colo · 1945
2 sentences

2012But a defendant is not "entitled to gamble on a more favorable verdict than that which he might otherwise have received and then, when such verdict is returned, have the option of having it set aside and calling for a new trial." Ellis v. People, 114 Colo. 334 , 344, 164 P.2d 733 , 737 (1945). ¶ 57 Colorado courts adhere to the rule that "[a] challenge for cause is waived if counsel does not use reasonable diligence during jury selection to determine whether the grounds for such a challenge exist." Asberry, 172 P.3d at 930 .

2012But a defendant is not "entitled to gamble on a more favorable verdict than that which he might otherwise have received and then, when such verdict is returned, have the option of having it set aside and calling for a new trial." Ellis v. People, 114 Colo. 334 , 344, 164 P.2d 733 , 737 (1945). ¶ 57 Colorado courts adhere to the rule that "[a] challenge for cause is waived if counsel does not use reasonable diligence during jury selection to determine whether the grounds for such a challenge exist." Asberry, 172 P.3d at 930 .

12012–2012
People v. Asberry green
coloctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2012But a defendant is not "entitled to gamble on a more favorable verdict than that which he might otherwise have received and then, when such verdict is returned, have the option of having it set aside and calling for a new trial." Ellis v. People, 114 Colo. 334 , 344, 164 P.2d 733 , 737 (1945). ¶ 57 Colorado courts adhere to the rule that "[a] challenge for cause is waived if counsel does not use reasonable diligence during jury selection to determine whether the grounds for such a challenge exist." Asberry, 172 P.3d at 930 .

12012–2012
People v. Hendrickson green
coloctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2006A division of this court in People v. Hendrickson, supra, rejected Matheivs on the grounds that the defense of entrapment does not rise to a constitutional dimension and Colorado is free to define the defense as it chooses.

12006–2006
Cummings v. People green
colo · 1990
1 sentence

2001Cf. Cummings v. People, supra, 785 P.2d at 926 (citing People v. *699 Odmann, 160 Cal.App2d 693, 325 P.2d 495 (1958)).

12001–2001
People v. Odmann green
calctapp · 1958
1 sentence

2001Cf. Cummings v. People, supra, 785 P.2d at 926 (citing People v. *699 Odmann, 160 Cal.App2d 693, 325 P.2d 495 (1958)).

12001–2001
Houser v. Eckhardt green
colo · 1969
1 sentence

1970Houser v. Eckhardt, supra. In view of our ruling in this case, we will not consider the other grounds of error urged.

11970–1970
Interstate Land & Town Co. v. Patton neutral
colo · 1895
1 sentence

1912Oil review a consideration of the errors assigned are usually limited to the grounds of error to which the attention of the trial court was directed. — Land & Town Co. v. Patton, 21 Colo. 503 ; Antlers Pank R.

11912–1912

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-10-103 (4)

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

TX 221 (1882–2026) LA 173 (1911–2026) OH 100 (1876–2026) CA 75 (1863–2026) PA 69 (1905–2024) NC 62 (1886–2026) NY 62 (1851–2026) IL 53 (1908–2026) AL 49 (1881–2015) VA 49 (1912–2025) GA 42 (1888–2024) ID 40 (1916–2025) MO 40 (1894–2018) FL 36 (1901–2026) MI 28 (1921–2025) MN 26 (1916–2025) IN 25 (1873–2018) CT 23 (1896–2014) IA 22 (1899–2021) OR 22 (1892–2022) WI 21 (1885–2024) OK 18 (1910–2009) WV 18 (1890–2016) WA 18 (1904–2020) MD 16 (1945–2025) KY 16 (1921–2025) MT 14 (1923–2022) SC 14 (1924–2024) KS 14 (1896–2018) CO 14 (1899–2025) MA 13 (1975–2024) MS 13 (1925–2008) VT 12 (1911–2026) NJ 11 (1895–2025) AR 10 (1894–2014) ND 9 (1890–2000) TN 8 (1951–2019) DE 8 (1964–2024) NM 8 (1971–2025) AZ 8 (1956–2020) RI 8 (1985–2014) HI 7 (1943–2026) DC 7 (1978–2012) UT 6 (1898–2009) WY 5 (1900–2020) NH 5 (1964–2020) NE 5 (1911–1999) AK 4 (1984–1998) NV 4 (1867–1983) SD 3 (1894–1905) PR 2 (1928–1942) ME 2 (1947–2026)

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