Colorado Revised Statutes

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-51-110 (2024)

When court may refuse

✓ C.R.S. 2024: the 2025 and 2026 sessions are not included
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The court may refuse to render or enter a declaratory judgment or decree where such judgment or decree, if rendered or entered, would not terminate the uncertainty or controversy giving rise to the proceeding.

Source: L. 23: p. 269, § 6. CSA: C. 93, § 83. CRS 53: § 77-11-6. C.R.S. 1963: § 77-11- 6.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1996–2023 · leading case: Zab, Inc. v. Berenergy Corp., 136 P.3d 252 (Colo. 2006).
Zab, Inc. v. Berenergy Corp., 136 P.3d 252 (Colo. 2006). · cites it 10× “The limitations of this broad power are recognized in section 13-51-110, C.R.S. (2005). That section states: "The court may refuse to render or enter a declaratory judgment or decree where such judgment or decree, if rendered or entered, would not terminate the uncertainty or…”
In re the Adoption of T.K.J., 931 P.2d 488 (Colo. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 4× “See § 13-51-110, C.R.S. (1987 Repl. Vol. 6A); see also Armstrong v.”
Berenergy Corp. v. Zab, Inc., 94 P.3d 1232 (Colo. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 5× “Section 13-51-110, C.R.S.2003; C.R.C.P. 57(f).”
Gresh v. Balink, 148 P.3d 419 (Colo. Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 3× “Section 13-51-110, C.R.S.2006; see Colo. Common Cause v.”
Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners v. Park Cnty. Sportsmen's Ranch, LLP, 45 P.3d 693 (Colo. 2002). “§ 13-51-110, 5 C.R.S. (2001); C.R.C.P. 57(f).”
Moss v. Bd. of Cnty. Comm'rs for Boulder Cnty., 411 P.3d 918 (Colo. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 2× “" § 13-51-110, C.R.S. 2014; accord C.R.C.P.”
Berenergy Corp. v. Zab, Inc., 94 P.3d 1228 (Colo. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 5× “Section 13-51-110, C.R.S.2003; C.R.C.P. 57(f).”
Imeson v. Nationstar Mortg. LLC, No. 1:22-cv-02264 (D. Colo. Apr. 11, 2023). · cites it 2× “1992) (stating that Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-51-110 is a remedial statute calculated to afford parties judicial relief from uncertainty and insecurity with respect to their rights and legal relations).”
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