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bedrock principle in Colorado

13 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2026 4 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 (20)

CaseFollowedCited
Oliver C. Udemba v. Paul Nicoligreen
ca1 · 2001 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2026
2 sentences

2026See Udemba v. Nicoli, 237 F.3d 8, 14-15 (1st Cir. 2001) ("It is a bedrock rule that a party who unsuccessfully objects to the introduction of evidence on one ground cannot switch horses in midstream and raise an entirely new ground of objection on appeal. . . ."); People v. Rogers, 2012 COA 192, ¶ 24 , 317 P.3d 1280,1284 ("An issue is unpreserved for review when an objection or request was made to the trial court, but on different grounds than those raised on appeal."). ¶109 For these reasons, I would conclude that by not advancing in their initial briefing an argument that Lulei was not in cu

2016See People v. Honeysette , 53 P.3d 714, 717 (Colo. App. 2002) (applying the plain error standard of review where the claim of error on appeal was different from the objection at trial); cf. Udemba v. Nicoli , 237 F.3d 8, 14-15 (1st Cir. 2001) (“It is a bedrock rule that a party who unsuccessfully objects to the introduction of evidence on one ground cannot switch horses in midstream and raise an entirely new ground of objection on appeal without forfeiting the usual standard of review.”). ¶ 12 Plain error is error that is obvious, substantial, and “so undermine[s] the fundamental fairness of t

22
T.W. v. M.C.green
colo · 2015 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See In Interest of Baby A, 2015 CO 72 , ¶ 20, 363 P.3d 193 , 201 (citing Stanley v. Illinois, 405 U.S. 645, 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551 (1972)).

2016See In Interest of Baby A, 2015 CO 72 , ¶ 20, 363 P.3d 193 , 201 (citing Stanley v. Illinois, 405 U.S. 645, 651 (1972)).

22
T.W. v. M.Cgreen
colo · 2015 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See In Interest of Baby A, 2015 CO 72 , ¶ 20, 363 P.3d 193 , 201 (citing Stanley v. Illinois, 405 U.S. 645, 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551 (1972)).

2016See In Interest of Baby A, 2015 CO 72 , ¶ 20, 363 P.3d 193 , 201 (citing Stanley v. Illinois, 405 U.S. 645, 651 (1972)).

22
Stanley v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See In Interest of Baby A, 2015 CO 72 , ¶ 20, 363 P.3d 193 , 201 (citing Stanley v. Illinois, 405 U.S. 645, 651 , 92 S.Ct. 1208 , 31 L.Ed.2d 551 (1972)).

2016See In Interest of Baby A, 2015 CO 72 , ¶ 20, 363 P.3d 193 , 201 (citing Stanley v. Illinois, 405 U.S. 645, 651 (1972)).

22
People v. Rogersgreen
coloctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026See Udemba v. Nicoli, 237 F.3d 8, 14-15 (1st Cir. 2001) ("It is a bedrock rule that a party who unsuccessfully objects to the introduction of evidence on one ground cannot switch horses in midstream and raise an entirely new ground of objection on appeal. . . ."); People v. Rogers, 2012 COA 192, ¶ 24 , 317 P.3d 1280,1284 ("An issue is unpreserved for review when an objection or request was made to the trial court, but on different grounds than those raised on appeal."). ¶109 For these reasons, I would conclude that by not advancing in their initial briefing an argument that Lulei was not in cu

2026See Udemba v. Nicoli, 237 F.3d 8, 14-15 (1st Cir. 2001) ("It is a bedrock rule that a party who unsuccessfully objects to the introduction of evidence on one ground cannot switch horses in midstream and raise an entirely new ground of objection on appeal. . . ."); People v. Rogers, 2012 COA 192, ¶ 24 , 317 P.3d 1280,1284 ("An issue is unpreserved for review when an objection or request was made to the trial court, but on different grounds than those raised on appeal."). ¶109 For these reasons, I would conclude that by not advancing in their initial briefing an argument that Lulei was not in cu

11
Troxel v. Granvillegreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Thus, while perhaps repetitious in certain cases, the adoption exclusion is not rendered meaningless by our interpretation of "grandparent" as one who is presently the parent of a child's mother or father. ¶22 Our interpretation accords with "the bedrock principle that the right to parent one's children is a fundamental liberty interest." People in Int. of J.G. , 2016 CO 39, ¶ 20 , 370 P.3d 1151, 1158 ; see also Troxel v. Granville , 530 U.S. 57, 72 (2000) (upholding a mother's fundamental right to make decisions about her children in the context of grandparent visitation).

11
Edwards v. Peoplegreen
colo · 1966 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Edwa rds , 160 Colo. at 402, 418 P.2d at 177 ; Lybarger , 790 P.2d at 859 ; Shipma n , 20 747 P.2d at 3 ; Saiz , 660 P.2d at 4 .

2021Edwa rds , 160 Colo. at 402, 418 P.2d at 177 ; Lybarger , 790 P.2d at 859 ; Shipma n , 20 747 P.2d at 3 ; Saiz , 660 P.2d at 4 .

11
Vega v. Peoplegreen
colo · 1995 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020The Reasonable Doubt Standard ¶ 21 The supreme court in Johnson described the reasonable doubt standard as a bedrock principle of American jurisprudence: In criminal cases, the prosecution is required to “prove every factual element necessary to constitute the crime charged beyond a reasonable doubt.” Vega v. People, 893 P.2d 107, 111 (Colo. 1995).

11
In Re WINSHIPgreen
scotus · 1970 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020This requirement “dates at least from our early years as a Nation” and is nothing short of “indispensable.” In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358, 361, 364 , (1970).

11
People v. Brunstinggreen
colo · 2013 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018It is now "a bedrock principle ... that 'searches and seizures inside a home without a warrant are presumptively unreasonable.' " People v. Brunsting , 2013 CO 55 , ¶ 18, 307 P.3d 1073 , 1078 (quoting King , 563 U.S. at 459 , 131 S.Ct. 1849 ).

2018It is now "a bedrock principle ... that 'searches and seizures inside a home without a warrant are presumptively unreasonable.' " People v. Brunsting , 2013 CO 55 , ¶ 18, 307 P.3d 1073 , 1078 (quoting King , 563 U.S. at 459 , 131 S.Ct. 1849 ).

11
Apprendi v. New Jerseygreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See id. at 621 ("[A]ny fact that 'expose[s] the defendant to a greater punishment than that authorized by the jury's guilty verdict' ... must be submitted to a jury." (alteration in original) (emphasis added) (quoting Apprendi , 530 U.S. at 494 , 120 S.Ct. 2348 ) ).

2018See id. at 621 ("[A]ny fact that 'expose[s] the defendant to a greater punishment than that authorized by the jury's guilty verdict' ... must be submitted to a jury." (alteration in original) (emphasis added) (quoting Apprendi , 530 U.S. at 494 , 120 S.Ct. 2348 ) ).

11
A.M. v. A.C.green
colo · 2013 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016A.M. v. A.C., 2013 CO 16, ¶ 28 (citation omitted).

11
People v. Fearsgreen
coloctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Such evidence is generally ‘linked in time and circumstances with the charged crime, or forms an integral and natural part of an account of the crime, or is necessary to complete the story of the crime for the jury.’”) (citations omitted). ¶ 16 Although several cases address res gestae evidence in terms of its contemporaneity to the charged events, see People v. Lehnert , 131 P.3d 1104 (Colo. App. 2005), rev’d , 163 P.3d 1111 (Colo. 2007); People v. Rollins , 892 P.2d 866 (Colo. 1995), res gestae evidence “includes not just evidence of other acts that were substantially simultaneous in time an

11
People v. Honeysettegreen
coloctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See People v. Honeysette , 53 P.3d 714, 717 (Colo. App. 2002) (applying the plain error standard of review where the claim of error on appeal was different from the objection at trial); cf. Udemba v. Nicoli , 237 F.3d 8, 14-15 (1st Cir. 2001) (“It is a bedrock rule that a party who unsuccessfully objects to the introduction of evidence on one ground cannot switch horses in midstream and raise an entirely new ground of objection on appeal without forfeiting the usual standard of review.”). ¶ 12 Plain error is error that is obvious, substantial, and “so undermine[s] the fundamental fairness of t

11
People v. Geegreen
coloctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Such evidence is generally ‘linked in time and circumstances with the charged crime, or forms an integral and natural part of an account of the crime, or is necessary to complete the story of the crime for the jury.’”) (citations omitted). ¶ 16 Although several cases address res gestae evidence in terms of its contemporaneity to the charged events, see People v. Lehnert , 131 P.3d 1104 (Colo. App. 2005), rev’d , 163 P.3d 1111 (Colo. 2007); People v. Rollins , 892 P.2d 866 (Colo. 1995), res gestae evidence “includes not just evidence of other acts that were substantially simultaneous in time an

11
People v. Lobatogreen
colo · 1975 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See People v. Honeysette , 53 P.3d 714, 717 (Colo. App. 2002) (applying the plain error standard of review where the claim of error on appeal was different from the objection at trial); cf. Udemba v. Nicoli , 237 F.3d 8, 14-15 (1st Cir. 2001) (“It is a bedrock rule that a party who unsuccessfully objects to the introduction of evidence on one ground cannot switch horses in midstream and raise an entirely new ground of objection on appeal without forfeiting the usual standard of review.”). ¶ 12 Plain error is error that is obvious, substantial, and “so undermine[s] the fundamental fairness of t

2016See People v. Honeysette , 53 P.3d 714, 717 (Colo. App. 2002) (applying the plain error standard of review where the claim of error on appeal was different from the objection at trial); cf. Udemba v. Nicoli , 237 F.3d 8, 14-15 (1st Cir. 2001) (“It is a bedrock rule that a party who unsuccessfully objects to the introduction of evidence on one ground cannot switch horses in midstream and raise an entirely new ground of objection on appeal without forfeiting the usual standard of review.”). ¶ 12 Plain error is error that is obvious, substantial, and “so undermine[s] the fundamental fairness of t

11
People v. Agadogreen
coloctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Such evidence is generally ‘linked in time and circumstances with the charged crime, or forms an integral and natural part of an account of the crime, or is necessary to complete the story of the crime for the jury.’”) (citations omitted). ¶ 16 Although several cases address res gestae evidence in terms of its contemporaneity to the charged events, see People v. Lehnert , 131 P.3d 1104 (Colo. App. 2005), rev’d , 163 P.3d 1111 (Colo. 2007); People v. Rollins , 892 P.2d 866 (Colo. 1995), res gestae evidence “includes not just evidence of other acts that were substantially simultaneous in time an

2016Such evidence is generally ‘linked in time and circumstances with the charged crime, or forms an integral and natural part of an account of the crime, or is necessary to complete the story of the crime for the jury.’”) (citations omitted). ¶ 16 Although several cases address res gestae evidence in terms of its contemporaneity to the charged events, see People v. Lehnert , 131 P.3d 1104 (Colo. App. 2005), rev’d , 163 P.3d 1111 (Colo. 2007); People v. Rollins , 892 P.2d 866 (Colo. 1995), res gestae evidence “includes not just evidence of other acts that were substantially simultaneous in time an

11
People v. Greenleegreen
colo · 2009 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See People v. Honeysette , 53 P.3d 714, 717 (Colo. App. 2002) (applying the plain error standard of review where the claim of error on appeal was different from the objection at trial); cf. Udemba v. Nicoli , 237 F.3d 8, 14-15 (1st Cir. 2001) (“It is a bedrock rule that a party who unsuccessfully objects to the introduction of evidence on one ground cannot switch horses in midstream and raise an entirely new ground of objection on appeal without forfeiting the usual standard of review.”). ¶ 12 Plain error is error that is obvious, substantial, and “so undermine[s] the fundamental fairness of t

11
People v. Quintanagreen
colo · 1994 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See People v. Honeysette , 53 P.3d 714, 717 (Colo. App. 2002) (applying the plain error standard of review where the claim of error on appeal was different from the objection at trial); cf. Udemba v. Nicoli , 237 F.3d 8, 14-15 (1st Cir. 2001) (“It is a bedrock rule that a party who unsuccessfully objects to the introduction of evidence on one ground cannot switch horses in midstream and raise an entirely new ground of objection on appeal without forfeiting the usual standard of review.”). ¶ 12 Plain error is error that is obvious, substantial, and “so undermine[s] the fundamental fairness of t

11
Ryan v. Peoplegreen
colo · 1915 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11

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 (12)

CaseCitedYears
Kentucky v. King green
scotus · 2011
2 sentences

2018It is now "a bedrock principle ... that 'searches and seizures inside a home without a warrant are presumptively unreasonable.' " People v. Brunsting , 2013 CO 55 , ¶ 18, 307 P.3d 1073 , 1078 (quoting King , 563 U.S. at 459 , 131 S.Ct. 1849 ).

2018It is now "a bedrock principle ... that 'searches and seizures inside a home without a warrant are presumptively unreasonable.' " People v. Brunsting , 2013 CO 55 , ¶ 18, 307 P.3d 1073 , 1078 (quoting King , 563 U.S. at 459 , 131 S.Ct. 1849 ).

22013–2018
People v. M.L. green
colo · 2016
1 sentence

2025Thus, while perhaps repetitious in certain cases, the adoption exclusion is not rendered meaningless by our interpretation of "grandparent" as one who is presently the parent of a child's mother or father. ¶22 Our interpretation accords with "the bedrock principle that the right to parent one's children is a fundamental liberty interest." People in Int. of J.G. , 2016 CO 39, ¶ 20 , 370 P.3d 1151, 1158 ; see also Troxel v. Granville , 530 U.S. 57, 72 (2000) (upholding a mother's fundamental right to make decisions about her children in the context of grandparent visitation).

12025–2025
Ad Two, Inc. v. City & County of Denver green
colo · 2000
1 sentence

2025Doing so would also be contrary to the bedrock principle that “[t]he primary goal of contract interpretation is to determine and give effect to the intent of the parties,” and, therefore, courts “should not allow a hyper-technical reading of the language in a contract to defeat the intentions of the parties.” Ad Two, 9 P.3d at 376-77 . ¶ 25 Accordingly, we hold that section 14-10-122(2)(a)(III) does not require any particular language for parties to agree that maintenance will continue upon remarriage; all that is required is a writing that “expressly or by clear implication provide[s] that th

12025–2025
People in the Interest of J.G green
colo · 2016
1 sentence

2025Thus, while perhaps repetitious in certain cases, the adoption exclusion is not rendered meaningless by our interpretation of "grandparent" as one who is presently the parent of a child's mother or father. ¶22 Our interpretation accords with "the bedrock principle that the right to parent one's children is a fundamental liberty interest." People in Int. of J.G. , 2016 CO 39, ¶ 20 , 370 P.3d 1151, 1158 ; see also Troxel v. Granville , 530 U.S. 57, 72 (2000) (upholding a mother's fundamental right to make decisions about her children in the context of grandparent visitation).

12025–2025
People v. Lybarger green
coloctapp · 1990
1 sentence

2021Edwa rds , 160 Colo. at 402, 418 P.2d at 177 ; Lybarger , 790 P.2d at 859 ; Shipma n , 20 747 P.2d at 3 ; Saiz , 660 P.2d at 4 .

12021–2021
People v. Shipman green
coloctapp · 1987
1 sentence

2021Edwa rds , 160 Colo. at 402, 418 P.2d at 177 ; Lybarger , 790 P.2d at 859 ; Shipma n , 20 747 P.2d at 3 ; Saiz , 660 P.2d at 4 .

12021–2021
People v. Saiz green
coloctapp · 1982
1 sentence

2021Edwa rds , 160 Colo. at 402, 418 P.2d at 177 ; Lybarger , 790 P.2d at 859 ; Shipma n , 20 747 P.2d at 3 ; Saiz , 660 P.2d at 4 .

12021–2021
People v. Lehnert green
coloctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2016Such evidence is generally ‘linked in time and circumstances with the charged crime, or forms an integral and natural part of an account of the crime, or is necessary to complete the story of the crime for the jury.’”) (citations omitted). ¶ 16 Although several cases address res gestae evidence in terms of its contemporaneity to the charged events, see People v. Lehnert , 131 P.3d 1104 (Colo. App. 2005), rev’d , 163 P.3d 1111 (Colo. 2007); People v. Rollins , 892 P.2d 866 (Colo. 1995), res gestae evidence “includes not just evidence of other acts that were substantially simultaneous in time an

12016–2016
People v. Osorio-Bahena green
coloctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2016See People v. Honeysette , 53 P.3d 714, 717 (Colo. App. 2002) (applying the plain error standard of review where the claim of error on appeal was different from the objection at trial); cf. Udemba v. Nicoli , 237 F.3d 8, 14-15 (1st Cir. 2001) (“It is a bedrock rule that a party who unsuccessfully objects to the introduction of evidence on one ground cannot switch horses in midstream and raise an entirely new ground of objection on appeal without forfeiting the usual standard of review.”). ¶ 12 Plain error is error that is obvious, substantial, and “so undermine[s] the fundamental fairness of t

12016–2016
People v. Rollins green
colo · 1995
1 sentence

2016Such evidence is generally ‘linked in time and circumstances with the charged crime, or forms an integral and natural part of an account of the crime, or is necessary to complete the story of the crime for the jury.’”) (citations omitted). ¶ 16 Although several cases address res gestae evidence in terms of its contemporaneity to the charged events, see People v. Lehnert , 131 P.3d 1104 (Colo. App. 2005), rev’d , 163 P.3d 1111 (Colo. 2007); People v. Rollins , 892 P.2d 866 (Colo. 1995), res gestae evidence “includes not just evidence of other acts that were substantially simultaneous in time an

12016–2016
People v. Lehnert green
colo · 2007
1 sentence

2016Such evidence is generally ‘linked in time and circumstances with the charged crime, or forms an integral and natural part of an account of the crime, or is necessary to complete the story of the crime for the jury.’”) (citations omitted). ¶ 16 Although several cases address res gestae evidence in terms of its contemporaneity to the charged events, see People v. Lehnert , 131 P.3d 1104 (Colo. App. 2005), rev’d , 163 P.3d 1111 (Colo. 2007); People v. Rollins , 892 P.2d 866 (Colo. 1995), res gestae evidence “includes not just evidence of other acts that were substantially simultaneous in time an

12016–2016
Brigham City v. Stuart green
scotus · 2006
12013–2013

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-104 (3) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-3-102 (3) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-3-202 (3) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-3-205 (3) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-3-505 (3) CO § Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-3-604 (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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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.

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