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comity doctrine in Colorado

7 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1911–2019 0 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Denver Publishing Co. v. Board of County Commissionersgreen
colo · 2005 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Comm’rs, 121 P.3d 190, 194 (Colo. 2005) (“[I]t is our obligation and crucial to our exercise of judicial authority that we do not resolve constitutional questions or make determinations regarding the extent of constitutional rights unless such a ——————————————————————— 4 Shovelton cites two New York cases holding that the South Carolina order should be honored under the doctrine of comity.

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In Re the Marriage of Lockwoodgreen
coloctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See In re Marriage of Lockwood, 857 P.2d 557 (Colo.App.1993) (Colorado courts may amend, modify, and set aside divorce decrees entered in other jurisdictions, and make new orders as may be necessary to do justice and equity pursuant to the public policy of this state).

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Allendale Leasing, Inc. v. Walter Stone, Etc.green
ca1 · 1986 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See Ackermann v. Levine, supra; Tahan v. Hodgson, supra. The standard for refusing to enforce a foreign judgment on public policy grounds is narrow in scope.

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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 (7)

CaseCitedYears
National Private Truck Council, Inc. v. Oklahoma Tax Comm'n green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

1998Whether this general rule applies in this case is irrelevant since the section 1983 claim is barred by the doctrine of comity. 16 See National Private Truck Council, Inc. v. Oklahoma Tax Comm’n, 515 U.S. 582, 592 , 115 S.Ct. 2351 , 132 L.Ed.2d 509 (1995) (holding that “[w]hen a litigant seeks declaratory or injunctive relief against a state tax pursuant to § 1983 ... state courts, like their federal counterparts, must refrain from granting federal relief under § 1983 when there is an adequate legal remedy”); Fair Assessment in Real Estate Ass’n v. McNary, 454 U.S. 100, 116 , 102 S.Ct. 177 , 70

1998Whether this general rule applies in this case is irrelevant since the section 1983 claim is barred by the doctrine of comity. 16 See National Private Truck Council, Inc. v. Oklahoma Tax Comm’n, 515 U.S. 582, 592 , 115 S.Ct. 2351 , 132 L.Ed.2d 509 (1995) (holding that “[w]hen a litigant seeks declaratory or injunctive relief against a state tax pursuant to § 1983 ... state courts, like their federal counterparts, must refrain from granting federal relief under § 1983 when there is an adequate legal remedy”); Fair Assessment in Real Estate Ass’n v. McNary, 454 U.S. 100, 116 , 102 S.Ct. 177 , 70

11998–1998
Fair Assessment in Real Estate Assn., Inc. v. McNary green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

1998Whether this general rule applies in this case is irrelevant since the section 1983 claim is barred by the doctrine of comity. 16 See National Private Truck Council, Inc. v. Oklahoma Tax Comm’n, 515 U.S. 582, 592 , 115 S.Ct. 2351 , 132 L.Ed.2d 509 (1995) (holding that “[w]hen a litigant seeks declaratory or injunctive relief against a state tax pursuant to § 1983 ... state courts, like their federal counterparts, must refrain from granting federal relief under § 1983 when there is an adequate legal remedy”); Fair Assessment in Real Estate Ass’n v. McNary, 454 U.S. 100, 116 , 102 S.Ct. 177 , 70

1998Whether this general rule applies in this case is irrelevant since the section 1983 claim is barred by the doctrine of comity. 16 See National Private Truck Council, Inc. v. Oklahoma Tax Comm’n, 515 U.S. 582, 592 , 115 S.Ct. 2351 , 132 L.Ed.2d 509 (1995) (holding that “[w]hen a litigant seeks declaratory or injunctive relief against a state tax pursuant to § 1983 ... state courts, like their federal counterparts, must refrain from granting federal relief under § 1983 when there is an adequate legal remedy”); Fair Assessment in Real Estate Ass’n v. McNary, 454 U.S. 100, 116 , 102 S.Ct. 177 , 70

11998–1998
Tahan v. Hodgson green
cadc · 1981
1 sentence

1995See Ackermann v. Levine, supra; Tahan v. Hodgson, supra. The standard for refusing to enforce a foreign judgment on public policy grounds is narrow in scope.

11995–1995
Bank of Atlanta v. Fretz green
tex · 1950
2 sentences

1959It is also to be noted that there is no question of a conflict of laws in the present case (which could possibly change the result) since the Supreme Court of Texas has announced its adherence to the so-called comity rule as exemplified in Colorado by the Mosko case, supra. Bank of Atlanta v. Fretz, 148 Tex. 551 , 226 S.W. (2d) 843 (1950).

1959It is also to be noted that there is no question of a conflict of laws in the present case (which could possibly change the result) since the Supreme Court of Texas has announced its adherence to the so-called comity rule as exemplified in Colorado by the Mosko case, supra. Bank of Atlanta v. Fretz, 148 Tex. 551 , 226 S.W. (2d) 843 (1950).

11959–1959
American Equitable Assurance Co. v. Hall Cadillac Co. neutral
colo · 1933
2 sentences

1937The issue here presented differs in no essential respect from that determined adversely to plaintiff’s contentions in Turnbull v. Cole, 70 Colo. 364 , 201 Pac. 887 , and American Co. v. Hall Co., 93 Colo. 186 , 24 P. (2d) 980 .

1937The issue here presented differs in no essential respect from that determined adversely to plaintiff’s contentions in Turnbull v. Cole, 70 Colo. 364 , 201 Pac. 887 , and American Co. v. Hall Co., 93 Colo. 186 , 24 P. (2d) 980 .

11937–1937
Turnbull v. Cole green
colo · 1921
2 sentences

1937The issue here presented differs in no essential respect from that determined adversely to plaintiff’s contentions in Turnbull v. Cole, 70 Colo. 364 , 201 Pac. 887 , and American Co. v. Hall Co., 93 Colo. 186 , 24 P. (2d) 980 .

1937The issue here presented differs in no essential respect from that determined adversely to plaintiff’s contentions in Turnbull v. Cole, 70 Colo. 364 , 201 Pac. 887 , and American Co. v. Hall Co., 93 Colo. 186 , 24 P. (2d) 980 .

11937–1937
Goss v. Carter neutral
ca5 · 1907
1 sentence

1911The controlling feature of. the case under consideration is well illustrated by the last case cited by counsel for plaintiffs — Goss v. Carter, 156 Fed. 746 .

11911–1911

Where else courts name it

NY 67 (1890–2026) TX 40 (1911–2024) CA 28 (1923–2025) IL 22 (1934–2024) MD 14 (1934–2020) WI 14 (1950–2025) WA 14 (1981–2020) NM 11 (1997–2017) MO 10 (1906–2025) NJ 9 (1952–2026) FL 9 (1959–2025) CT 8 (1974–2019) CO 7 (1911–2019) SD 7 (1985–2024) VA 7 (1979–1997) OK 6 (1914–2008) IN 6 (1993–2013) OH 5 (1907–2012) KS 5 (1949–2021) ND 4 (1903–1990) DE 4 (2010–2018) AL 4 (1980–2009) PA 4 (1786–1937) UT 4 (1993–2019) MS 4 (1930–1997) MI 3 (1895–2017) NE 3 (1913–1951) AK 3 (1999–2025) AZ 3 (1939–2006) ME 3 (1982–2018) TN 3 (1932–2019) HI 3 (2007–2016) MN 3 (1903–2019) GA 2 (1902–1990) LA 2 (1989–2008) VT 2 (2005–2025) WY 2 (1925–1982) MA 2 (2009–2010) NV 2 (2014–2020) NH 2 (1998–2006) NC 2 (1982–2001) KY 2 (1913–2013) IA 2 (1942–2016) WV 2 (1928–2001) AR 2 (1932–2023)

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