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integration clause in Colorado

6 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2025 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Formento v. Encanto Business Parkgreen
arizctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1991–1995
2 sentences

1991As the court in Formento stated, "a seller should not be allowed to hide behind an integration clause to avoid the consequences of a misrepresentation, whether fraudulent or negligent." Formento, 154 Ariz. at 499 , 744 P.2d at 26 .

1991As the court in Formento stated, "a seller should not be allowed to hide behind an integration clause to avoid the consequences of a misrepresentation, whether fraudulent or negligent." Formento, 154 Ariz. at 499 , 744 P.2d at 26 .

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Colorado Coffee Bean, LLC v. Peaberry Coffee Inc.green
coloctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See id. at 21 .

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Anderson & Nafziger v. G. T. Newcomb, Inc.green
idaho · 1979 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995This method obtains even though the parties have bargained for and written the actual words found in the instrument.”); Anderson, 100 Idaho at 180 , 595 P.2d at 714 (courts “should consider not only the language of the agreement but all extrinsic evidence relevant to the issue of whether the parties intended the written agreement to be a complete integration”); Restatement (Second) of Contracts § 209(2) (1979) (“Whether there is an integrated agreement is to be determined by the court as a question preliminary to determination of a question of interpretation or to application of the parol evid

1995This method obtains even though the parties have bargained for and written the actual words found in the instrument.”); Anderson, 100 Idaho at 180 , 595 P.2d at 714 (courts “should consider not only the language of the agreement but all extrinsic evidence relevant to the issue of whether the parties intended the written agreement to be a complete integration”); Restatement (Second) of Contracts § 209(2) (1979) (“Whether there is an integrated agreement is to be determined by the court as a question preliminary to determination of a question of interpretation or to application of the parol evid

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Arb (American Research Bureau), Inc. v. E-Systems, Inc., Arb (American Research Bureau), Inc. v. E-Systems, Incgreen
cadc · 1980 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Franklin v. White, 493 N.E.2d 161, 166 (Ind.1986); see also ARB, 663 F.2d at 199 (court must consider “the circumstances surrounding the making of the contract” to ascertain whether an integration clause serves to “express the genuine intention of the parties to make the written contract the complete and exclusive statement of their agreement”); Darner, 140 Ariz. at 393 , 682 P.2d at 398 (“Evidence on surrounding circumstances, including negotiation, prior understandings, subsequent conduct and the like, is taken to determine the parties’ intent with regard to integration of the agreement. ...

1995Franklin v. White, 493 N.E.2d 161, 166 (Ind.1986); see also ARB, 663 F.2d at 199 (court must consider "the circumstances surrounding the making of the contract" to ascertain whether an integration clause serves to "express the genuine intention of the parties to make the written contract the complete and exclusive statement of their agreement"); Darner, 140 Ariz. at 393 , 682 P.2d at 398 ("Evidence on surrounding circumstances, including negotiation, prior understandings, subsequent conduct and the like, is taken to determine the parties' intent with regard to integration of the agreement....

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Franklin v. Whitegreen
ind · 1986 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Franklin v. White, 493 N.E.2d 161, 166 (Ind.1986); see also ARB, 663 F.2d at 199 (court must consider “the circumstances surrounding the making of the contract” to ascertain whether an integration clause serves to “express the genuine intention of the parties to make the written contract the complete and exclusive statement of their agreement”); Darner, 140 Ariz. at 393 , 682 P.2d at 398 (“Evidence on surrounding circumstances, including negotiation, prior understandings, subsequent conduct and the like, is taken to determine the parties’ intent with regard to integration of the agreement. ...

1995Franklin v. White, 493 N.E.2d 161, 166 (Ind.1986); see also ARB, 663 F.2d at 199 (court must consider "the circumstances surrounding the making of the contract" to ascertain whether an integration clause serves to "express the genuine intention of the parties to make the written contract the complete and exclusive statement of their agreement"); Darner, 140 Ariz. at 393 , 682 P.2d at 398 ("Evidence on surrounding circumstances, including negotiation, prior understandings, subsequent conduct and the like, is taken to determine the parties' intent with regard to integration of the agreement....

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Neville v. Scottgreen
pasuperct · 1956 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995This method obtains even though the parties have bargained for and written the actual words found in the instrument.”); Anderson, 100 Idaho at 180 , 595 P.2d at 714 (courts “should consider not only the language of the agreement but all extrinsic evidence relevant to the issue of whether the parties intended the written agreement to be a complete integration”); Restatement (Second) of Contracts § 209(2) (1979) (“Whether there is an integrated agreement is to be determined by the court as a question preliminary to determination of a question of interpretation or to application of the parol evid

1995This method obtains even though the parties have bargained for and written the actual words found in the instrument.”); Anderson, 100 Idaho at 180 , 595 P.2d at 714 (courts “should consider not only the language of the agreement but all extrinsic evidence relevant to the issue of whether the parties intended the written agreement to be a complete integration”); Restatement (Second) of Contracts § 209(2) (1979) (“Whether there is an integrated agreement is to be determined by the court as a question preliminary to determination of a question of interpretation or to application of the parol evid

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Darner Motor Sales, Inc. v. Universal Underwriters Insurancegreen
ariz · 1984 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Franklin v. White, 493 N.E.2d 161, 166 (Ind.1986); see also ARB, 663 F.2d at 199 (court must consider “the circumstances surrounding the making of the contract” to ascertain whether an integration clause serves to “express the genuine intention of the parties to make the written contract the complete and exclusive statement of their agreement”); Darner, 140 Ariz. at 393 , 682 P.2d at 398 (“Evidence on surrounding circumstances, including negotiation, prior understandings, subsequent conduct and the like, is taken to determine the parties’ intent with regard to integration of the agreement. ...

1995Franklin v. White, 493 N.E.2d 161, 166 (Ind.1986); see also ARB, 663 F.2d at 199 (court must consider “the circumstances surrounding the making of the contract” to ascertain whether an integration clause serves to “express the genuine intention of the parties to make the written contract the complete and exclusive statement of their agreement”); Darner, 140 Ariz. at 393 , 682 P.2d at 398 (“Evidence on surrounding circumstances, including negotiation, prior understandings, subsequent conduct and the like, is taken to determine the parties’ intent with regard to integration of the agreement. ...

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Whitney, Exec. v. Halibutgreen
md · 1964 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995This method obtains even though the parties have bargained for and written the actual words found in the instrument.”); Anderson, 100 Idaho at 180 , 595 P.2d at 714 (courts “should consider not only the language of the agreement but all extrinsic evidence relevant to the issue of whether the parties intended the written agreement to be a complete integration”); Restatement (Second) of Contracts § 209(2) (1979) (“Whether there is an integrated agreement is to be determined by the court as a question preliminary to determination of a question of interpretation or to application of the parol evid

1995This method obtains even though the parties have bargained for and written the actual words found in the instrument.”); Anderson, 100 Idaho at 180 , 595 P.2d at 714 (courts “should consider not only the language of the agreement but all extrinsic evidence relevant to the issue of whether the parties intended the written agreement to be a complete integration”); Restatement (Second) of Contracts § 209(2) (1979) (“Whether there is an integrated agreement is to be determined by the court as a question preliminary to determination of a question of interpretation or to application of the parol evid

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Keller v. A.O. Smith Harvestore Products, Inc.green
colo · 1991 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Smith Harvestore Prods., “ ‘a seller should not be allowed to hide behind an integration clause to avoid the consequences of a misrepresentation.’” 819 P.2d 69, 73 (Colo. 1991) (quoting Formento v. Encanto Bus.

1995Smith Harvestore Prods ., "`a seller should not be allowed to hide behind an integration clause to avoid the consequences of a misrepresentation.'" 819 P.2d 69, 73 (Colo.1991) (quoting Formento v. Encanto Bus.

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
Steak N Shake Enterprises, Inc. v. Globex Co., LLC neutral
ca10 · 2016
2 sentences

2024Colo. 2015) (applying Ke ller and other Colorado and Indiana law to conclude that contract’s language “specifically and clearly” barred fraudulent inducement claim), aff’d on other grounds , 659 F. App’x 506 (10th Cir. 2 016). 5 An integration clause, sometimes called a merger clause, states that a contract is the complete and final agreement between t he parties, thus limiting future disputes to the express t erms of the contract.

2024Colo. 2015) (applying Ke ller and other Colorado and Indiana law to conclude that contract’s language “specifically and clearly” barred fraudulent inducement claim), aff’d on other grounds , 659 F. App’x 506 (10th Cir. 2 016). 5 An integration clause, sometimes called a merger clause, states that a contract is the complete and final agreement between t he parties, thus limiting future disputes to the express t erms of the contract.

22024–2024
Bill Dreiling Motor Company v. Shultz green
colo · 1969
2 sentences

1996While the mere presence of an integration clause may not necessarily bar a claim for fraud in the inducement, see Bill Dreiling Motor Co. v. Shultz, 168 Colo. 59 , 450 P.2d 70 (1969), because of the integration clause the dispute would appear to arise “with respect to the ... interpretation” of at least this aspect of the employment agreement.

1996While the mere presence of an integration clause may not necessarily bar a claim for fraud in the inducement, see Bill Dreiling Motor Co. v. Shultz, 168 Colo. 59 , 450 P.2d 70 (1969), because of the integration clause the dispute would appear to arise “with respect to the ... interpretation” of at least this aspect of the employment agreement.

11996–1996
Sutton v. Stacey's Fuel Mart, Inc. green
me · 1981
2 sentences

1995This method obtains even though the parties have bargained for and written the actual words found in the instrument.”); Anderson, 100 Idaho at 180 , 595 P.2d at 714 (courts “should consider not only the language of the agreement but all extrinsic evidence relevant to the issue of whether the parties intended the written agreement to be a complete integration”); Restatement (Second) of Contracts § 209(2) (1979) (“Whether there is an integrated agreement is to be determined by the court as a question preliminary to determination of a question of interpretation or to application of the parol evid

1995This method obtains even though *117 the parties have bargained for and written the actual words found in the instrument."); Anderson, 100 Idaho at 180 , 595 P.2d at 714 (courts "should consider not only the language of the agreement but all extrinsic evidence relevant to the issue of whether the parties intended the written agreement to be a complete integration"); Restatement (Second) of Contracts § 209(2) (1979) ("Whether there is an integrated agreement is to be determined by the court as a question preliminary to determination of a question of interpretation or to application of the parol

11995–1995

Where else courts name it

PA 102 (1974–2026) CA 93 (1951–2026) IL 59 (1981–2025) DE 50 (2003–2026) OH 42 (1995–2026) IN 37 (1986–2025) MI 35 (1998–2026) MA 31 (1979–2025) WA 28 (1969–2024) NY 26 (1982–2024) IA 21 (1981–2026) MD 20 (1949–2025) VA 20 (1964–2024) UT 20 (1988–2026) TX 20 (1992–2025) FL 15 (1959–2016) OR 15 (1978–2022) WI 11 (1943–2026) NC 10 (1991–2026) MN 9 (1961–2015) ME 8 (1985–2019) AL 8 (1985–2018) AZ 8 (1987–2026) DC 8 (1992–2025) SC 7 (1988–2011) CO 6 (1991–2025) NM 6 (1963–2024) MO 6 (1998–2023) TN 6 (2012–2026) NV 5 (1986–2021) MT 5 (1984–1994) GA 4 (2005–2023) NH 4 (1982–2006) NJ 4 (1990–2025) CT 4 (1997–2025) WY 4 (1978–2021) KS 4 (2006–2023) WV 2 (2010–2020) SD 2 (1959–2011) AK 2 (2003–2014) MS 2 (2000–2005)

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