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must consider several factors in Colorado

9 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2026 3 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
Oversole v. Mancigreen
coloctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Lake Meredith, 698 P.2d at 1345 ; see also Oversole, 216 P.3d at 623 (applying factors to court’s sua sponte dismissal for failure to prosecute). 9 ¶ 24 We conclude that once Montgomery alerted the district court to the fact that the defendants had been timely served, the court abused its discretion by largely failing to consider the Lake Meredith factors when it denied the motion to reopen and said that it had dismissed the case under Rule 121, section 1-10.

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In Re Marriage of Connerton and Nevingreen
coloctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026In re Marriage of Connerton, 260 P.3d 62, 66 (Colo. App. 2010). ¶ 21 To determine the amount of a child support award, the court must consider several factors, including both parents’ financial resources. § 14-10-115(2)(b), C.R.S. 2025.

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People v. Cobbgreen
colo · 1998 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Tippet, ¶ 37. ¶ 44 A court must consider several factors when deciding discovery sanctions: “(1) the reason for and degree of culpability associated with the violation; (2) the extent of resulting prejudice to the other party; (3) any events after the violation that mitigate such prejudice; (4) reasonable and less drastic alternatives to exclusion; and (5) any other relevant facts.” Id. (quoting People v. Cobb, 962 P.2d 944, 949 (Colo. 1998)). 22 3.

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Kodiak Oilfield Haulers v. Adamsgreen
alaska · 1989 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See Kodiak Oil Field Haiders v. Adams, 777 P.2d 1145 (Alaska 1989); cf. Largo Corp. v. Crespin, 727 P.2d 1098, 1102 (Colo.1986) (“In determining whether the law should impose a duty on the defendant to avoid a particular harm to the plaintiff, the court must consider several factors, including the extent, foreseeability and likelihood of injury, the social utility of the actor’s conduct, the magnitude of the burden placed on the defendant to guard against the injury, and the consequences of placing that burden on the defendant.”).

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Largo Corp. v. Crespingreen
colo · 1986 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See Kodiak Oil Field Haiders v. Adams, 777 P.2d 1145 (Alaska 1989); cf. Largo Corp. v. Crespin, 727 P.2d 1098, 1102 (Colo.1986) (“In determining whether the law should impose a duty on the defendant to avoid a particular harm to the plaintiff, the court must consider several factors, including the extent, foreseeability and likelihood of injury, the social utility of the actor’s conduct, the magnitude of the burden placed on the defendant to guard against the injury, and the consequences of placing that burden on the defendant.”).

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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 (5)

CaseCitedYears
Smith v. City & County of Denver ex rel. Board of Water Commissioners green
colo · 1986
2 sentences

1989Smith, 726 P.2d at 1127 .

1986Smith v. City and County of Denver, 726 P.2d 1125 (Colo.1986).

21986–1989
Jefferson County School District R-1 v. Justus ex rel. Justus green
colo · 1986
2 sentences

1988Justus v. Jefferson County School District R-1, 683 P.2d 805 (Colo.App.1984), rev’d in part on other grounds, 725 P.2d 767 (Colo.1986).

1987Justus v. Jefferson County School District R-1, 683 P.2d 805 (Colo.App.1984) rev’d in part on other grounds, 725 P.2d 767 (Colo.1986).

21987–1988
Justus Ex Rel. Justus v. Jefferson County School District R-1 green
coloctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1988Justus v. Jefferson County School District R-1, 683 P.2d 805 (Colo.App.1984), rev’d in part on other grounds, 725 P.2d 767 (Colo.1986).

1987Justus v. Jefferson County School District R-1, 683 P.2d 805 (Colo.App.1984) rev’d in part on other grounds, 725 P.2d 767 (Colo.1986).

21987–1988
Lake Meredith Reservoir Co. v. Amity Mutual Irrigation Co. green
colo · 1985
1 sentence

2026Lake Meredith, 698 P.2d at 1345 ; see also Oversole, 216 P.3d at 623 (applying factors to court’s sua sponte dismissal for failure to prosecute). 9 ¶ 24 We conclude that once Montgomery alerted the district court to the fact that the defendants had been timely served, the court abused its discretion by largely failing to consider the Lake Meredith factors when it denied the motion to reopen and said that it had dismissed the case under Rule 121, section 1-10.

12026–2026
Waller v. Georgia green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2018Waller, 467 U.S. at 48 ; Hassen, ¶ 9. ¶ 16 But for those factors to come into play — indeed, for the right to a public trial to be implicated at all — there must be some closure of the courtroom.

12018–2018

Where else courts name it

NY 31 (1986–2025) IL 17 (1997–2026) TN 11 (2000–2011) CO 9 (1986–2026) CA 6 (1986–2025) FL 4 (2003–2018) PA 4 (1977–2015) TX 4 (1995–2023) MA 3 (2011–2025) KY 3 (2015–2024) VI 3 (2001–2010) OH 3 (2005–2024) AZ 3 (2017–2026) VA 3 (1992–2019) UT 3 (2007–2020) NJ 2 (1982–2006) LA 2 (1991–2001) MI 2 (2012–2019) NE 2 (2013–2016) NC 2 (2009–2014) DE 2 (1997–2020)

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