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qualification exception in Colorado

11 Colorado opinions name it 3 courts 1893–2026 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Weiss v. Salvation Armygreen
colo · 1928 · cited in 3 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1952–2018
2 sentences

2018Packard v. Packard , 33 Colo.App. 308 , 519 P.2d 1221 , 1222 (1974) ; see also In re Bourquin's Estate , 84 Colo. 275 , 269 P. 903 , 904 (1928) (rejecting an argument that would require the court "to add an important qualification or exception to the statute which we have no right to do").

2018Packard v. Packard , 33 Colo.App. 308 , 519 P.2d 1221 , 1222 (1974) ; see also In re Bourquin's Estate , 84 Colo. 275 , 269 P. 903 , 904 (1928) (rejecting an argument that would require the court "to add an important qualification or exception to the statute which we have no right to do").

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People Ex Rel. Aelgreen
coloctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See People in Interest of A.E.L., 181 P.3d 1186, 1193 (Colo. App. 2008) (holding that caseworkers were properly qualified as experts based on their training and experience); see also A.F., ¶ 23 (“If a witness is sufficiently qualified to offer the proposed opinion, and the juvenile court so finds, any challenges to the witness’s qualifications go to the weight of the testimony, not its admissibility.”). ¶ 15 Because the additional objections father raises on appeal were not presented to the juvenile court, we decline to address them.

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Simon v. United Statesgreen
ca4 · 1941 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988The court may, in the exercise of discretion, permit inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination. 7B C.R.S. (1984) (emphasis added). ‘“The rule is that for the purpose of impeaching the credibility of a witness he may be questioned as to misconduct, even as to collateral matters, which has a tendency to show his lack of honesty or truthfulness; the qualification of the rule being that the party questioning him is bound by his answers and may not contradict him with regard thereto.’ ” Simon v. United States, 123 F.2d 80, 85 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 314 U.S. 694 , 62 S.Ct. 412 ,

1988The court may, in the exercise of discretion, permit inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination. 7B C.R.S. (1984) (emphasis added). "`The rule is that for the purpose of impeaching the credibility of a witness he may be questioned as to misconduct, even as to collateral matters, which has a tendency to show his lack of honesty or truthfulness; the qualification of the rule being that the party questioning him is bound by his answers and may not contradict him with regard thereto.'" Simon v. United States, 123 F.2d 80, 85 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 314 U.S. 694 , 62 S.Ct. 412 ,

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Pullman Co. v. Hallgreen
ca4 · 1932 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988The court may, in the exercise of discretion, permit inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination. 7B C.R.S. (1984) (emphasis added). ‘“The rule is that for the purpose of impeaching the credibility of a witness he may be questioned as to misconduct, even as to collateral matters, which has a tendency to show his lack of honesty or truthfulness; the qualification of the rule being that the party questioning him is bound by his answers and may not contradict him with regard thereto.’ ” Simon v. United States, 123 F.2d 80, 85 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 314 U.S. 694 , 62 S.Ct. 412 ,

1988The court may, in the exercise of discretion, permit inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination. 7B C.R.S. (1984) (emphasis added). "`The rule is that for the purpose of impeaching the credibility of a witness he may be questioned as to misconduct, even as to collateral matters, which has a tendency to show his lack of honesty or truthfulness; the qualification of the rule being that the party questioning him is bound by his answers and may not contradict him with regard thereto.'" Simon v. United States, 123 F.2d 80, 85 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 314 U.S. 694 , 62 S.Ct. 412 ,

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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 (16)

CaseCitedYears
Huntoon v. TCI Cablevision of Colorado, Inc. green
colo · 1998
2 sentences

2008We have reinforced this liberal qualification standard by holding that a qualified expert witness need not "hold a specific degree, training certificate, accreditation, or membership in a professional organization." Id.

2008We have reinforced this liberal qualification standard by holding that a qualified expert witness need not "hold a specific degree, training certificate, accreditation, or membership in a professional organization." Id.

12008–2008
United States v. State Of Colorado green
ca10 · 1980
1 sentence

1995United States v. Colorado, 627 F.2d 217 (10th Cir.1980); U.S. Const. art.

11995–1995
American Packing & Provision Co. v. United States green
scotus · 1941
2 sentences

1988The court may, in the exercise of discretion, permit inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination. 7B C.R.S. (1984) (emphasis added). ‘“The rule is that for the purpose of impeaching the credibility of a witness he may be questioned as to misconduct, even as to collateral matters, which has a tendency to show his lack of honesty or truthfulness; the qualification of the rule being that the party questioning him is bound by his answers and may not contradict him with regard thereto.’ ” Simon v. United States, 123 F.2d 80, 85 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 314 U.S. 694 , 62 S.Ct. 412 ,

1988The court may, in the exercise of discretion, permit inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination. 7B C.R.S. (1984) (emphasis added). "`The rule is that for the purpose of impeaching the credibility of a witness he may be questioned as to misconduct, even as to collateral matters, which has a tendency to show his lack of honesty or truthfulness; the qualification of the rule being that the party questioning him is bound by his answers and may not contradict him with regard thereto.'" Simon v. United States, 123 F.2d 80, 85 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 314 U.S. 694 , 62 S.Ct. 412 ,

11988–1988
Hammond-Knowlton v. United States green
scotus · 1941
2 sentences

1988The court may, in the exercise of discretion, permit inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination. 7B C.R.S. (1984) (emphasis added). ‘“The rule is that for the purpose of impeaching the credibility of a witness he may be questioned as to misconduct, even as to collateral matters, which has a tendency to show his lack of honesty or truthfulness; the qualification of the rule being that the party questioning him is bound by his answers and may not contradict him with regard thereto.’ ” Simon v. United States, 123 F.2d 80, 85 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 314 U.S. 694 , 62 S.Ct. 412 ,

1988The court may, in the exercise of discretion, permit inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination. 7B C.R.S. (1984) (emphasis added). "`The rule is that for the purpose of impeaching the credibility of a witness he may be questioned as to misconduct, even as to collateral matters, which has a tendency to show his lack of honesty or truthfulness; the qualification of the rule being that the party questioning him is bound by his answers and may not contradict him with regard thereto.'" Simon v. United States, 123 F.2d 80, 85 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 314 U.S. 694 , 62 S.Ct. 412 ,

11988–1988
Killoren v. National Labor Relations Board green
scotus · 1941
2 sentences

1988The court may, in the exercise of discretion, permit inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination. 7B C.R.S. (1984) (emphasis added). ‘“The rule is that for the purpose of impeaching the credibility of a witness he may be questioned as to misconduct, even as to collateral matters, which has a tendency to show his lack of honesty or truthfulness; the qualification of the rule being that the party questioning him is bound by his answers and may not contradict him with regard thereto.’ ” Simon v. United States, 123 F.2d 80, 85 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 314 U.S. 694 , 62 S.Ct. 412 ,

1988The court may, in the exercise of discretion, permit inquiry into additional matters as if on direct examination. 7B C.R.S. (1984) (emphasis added). "`The rule is that for the purpose of impeaching the credibility of a witness he may be questioned as to misconduct, even as to collateral matters, which has a tendency to show his lack of honesty or truthfulness; the qualification of the rule being that the party questioning him is bound by his answers and may not contradict him with regard thereto.'" Simon v. United States, 123 F.2d 80, 85 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 314 U.S. 694 , 62 S.Ct. 412 ,

11988–1988
Fulkerson v. Holmes green
· 1886
1 sentence

1960Ed. 915 , 6 S.C. 780 , as follows: “* * * The proof to show pedigree forms a well settled exception to the rule which excludes hearsay evidence. * * * The rule is that declarations of deceased persons who were de jure related by blood or marriage to the family in question may be given in evidence in matters of pedigree. * * * A qualification of the rule is, that, before a declaration can be admitted in evidence, the relationship of the declarant with the family must be established by some proof independent of the declaration itself. * * * But it is evident that but slight proof of the relation

11960–1960
Lee v. Registrar of Property of Humacao green
prsupreme · 1934
1 sentence

1928Estate of Cotter, 54 Cal. 215 ; In re Stevenson, 72 Cal. 164 , 13 Pac. 404 ; In re Dorris, 93 Cal. 611 , 29 Pac. 244 ; Strong v. Dignan, 207 Ill. 385 , 69 N. E. 909 ; In re Stewart’s Est., 18 Mont. 595 , 46 Pac. 806 ; McLean v. Roller, 33 Wash. 166 , 73 Pac. 1123 .

11928–1928
In re Stewart's Estate green
mont · 1896
1 sentence

1928Estate of Cotter, 54 Cal. 215 ; In re Stevenson, 72 Cal. 164 , 13 Pac. 404 ; In re Dorris, 93 Cal. 611 , 29 Pac. 244 ; Strong v. Dignan, 207 Ill. 385 , 69 N. E. 909 ; In re Stewart’s Est., 18 Mont. 595 , 46 Pac. 806 ; McLean v. Roller, 33 Wash. 166 , 73 Pac. 1123 .

11928–1928
Strong v. Dignan neutral
ill · 1904
2 sentences

1928Estate of Cotter, 54 Cal. 215 ; In re Stevenson, 72 Cal. 164 , 13 Pac. 404 ; In re Dorris, 93 Cal. 611 , 29 Pac. 244 ; Strong v. Dignan, 207 Ill. 385 , 69 N. E. 909 ; In re Stewart’s Est., 18 Mont. 595 , 46 Pac. 806 ; McLean v. Roller, 33 Wash. 166 , 73 Pac. 1123 .

1928Estate of Cotter, 54 Cal. 215 ; In re Stevenson, 72 Cal. 164 , 13 Pac. 404 ; In re Dorris, 93 Cal. 611 , 29 Pac. 244 ; Strong v. Dignan, 207 Ill. 385 , 69 N. E. 909 ; In re Stewart’s Est., 18 Mont. 595 , 46 Pac. 806 ; McLean v. Roller, 33 Wash. 166 , 73 Pac. 1123 .

11928–1928
In re Estate of Cotter neutral
cal · 1880
1 sentence

1928Estate of Cotter, 54 Cal. 215 ; In re Stevenson, 72 Cal. 164 , 13 Pac. 404 ; In re Dorris, 93 Cal. 611 , 29 Pac. 244 ; Strong v. Dignan, 207 Ill. 385 , 69 N. E. 909 ; In re Stewart’s Est., 18 Mont. 595 , 46 Pac. 806 ; McLean v. Roller, 33 Wash. 166 , 73 Pac. 1123 .

11928–1928
Estate of Stevenson v. Roach green
cal · 1887
2 sentences

1928Estate of Cotter, 54 Cal. 215 ; In re Stevenson, 72 Cal. 164 , 13 Pac. 404 ; In re Dorris, 93 Cal. 611 , 29 Pac. 244 ; Strong v. Dignan, 207 Ill. 385 , 69 N. E. 909 ; In re Stewart’s Est., 18 Mont. 595 , 46 Pac. 806 ; McLean v. Roller, 33 Wash. 166 , 73 Pac. 1123 .

1928Estate of Cotter, 54 Cal. 215 ; In re Stevenson, 72 Cal. 164 , 13 Pac. 404 ; In re Dorris, 93 Cal. 611 , 29 Pac. 244 ; Strong v. Dignan, 207 Ill. 385 , 69 N. E. 909 ; In re Stewart’s Est., 18 Mont. 595 , 46 Pac. 806 ; McLean v. Roller, 33 Wash. 166 , 73 Pac. 1123 .

11928–1928
In re the Estate of Dorris green
cal · 1892
1 sentence

1928Estate of Cotter, 54 Cal. 215 ; In re Stevenson, 72 Cal. 164 , 13 Pac. 404 ; In re Dorris, 93 Cal. 611 , 29 Pac. 244 ; Strong v. Dignan, 207 Ill. 385 , 69 N. E. 909 ; In re Stewart’s Est., 18 Mont. 595 , 46 Pac. 806 ; McLean v. Roller, 33 Wash. 166 , 73 Pac. 1123 .

11928–1928
Cross v. Reed neutral
cal · 1892
1 sentence

1928Estate of Cotter, 54 Cal. 215 ; In re Stevenson, 72 Cal. 164 , 13 Pac. 404 ; In re Dorris, 93 Cal. 611 , 29 Pac. 244 ; Strong v. Dignan, 207 Ill. 385 , 69 N. E. 909 ; In re Stewart’s Est., 18 Mont. 595 , 46 Pac. 806 ; McLean v. Roller, 33 Wash. 166 , 73 Pac. 1123 .

11928–1928
McLean v. Roller neutral
wash · 1903
2 sentences

1928Estate of Cotter, 54 Cal. 215 ; In re Stevenson, 72 Cal. 164 , 13 Pac. 404 ; In re Dorris, 93 Cal. 611 , 29 Pac. 244 ; Strong v. Dignan, 207 Ill. 385 , 69 N. E. 909 ; In re Stewart’s Est., 18 Mont. 595 , 46 Pac. 806 ; McLean v. Roller, 33 Wash. 166 , 73 Pac. 1123 .

1928Estate of Cotter, 54 Cal. 215 ; In re Stevenson, 72 Cal. 164 , 13 Pac. 404 ; In re Dorris, 93 Cal. 611 , 29 Pac. 244 ; Strong v. Dignan, 207 Ill. 385 , 69 N. E. 909 ; In re Stewart’s Est., 18 Mont. 595 , 46 Pac. 806 ; McLean v. Roller, 33 Wash. 166 , 73 Pac. 1123 .

11928–1928
People ex rel. Williams v. Reid neutral
colo · 1887
1 sentence

1922Another answer is that it was held, In re House Bill 38, 9 Colo. 631 , 21 Pac. 474 , and People, ex rel. v. Reid, 11 Colo. 138 , 17 Pac. 302 , that the expiration of a term to which a county treasurer had been elected created a vacancy which could be filled by appointment.

11922–1922
Bellefontaine Railway Co. v. Hunter neutral
ind · 1870
1 sentence

1893Co. v. Hunter, 33 Ind. 335 ; Kansas Pac.

11893–1893

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