Tag:Colorado Supreme Court

Colorado Supreme Court examines governmental immunity act

In Mostellar v. City of Colorado Springs, the Colorado Supreme Court addressed the notice requirements under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act ("CGIA"), specifically section...

Colorado Supreme Court orders new trial in murder case – full opinion in People v. Day

In July, 2015, Maria Laida Day hit her boyfriend with her car, causing his death. She claimed it was nothing more than a tragic...

Colorado Supreme Court issues new rules regarding admission

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday, March 16, issued new rules regarding admission to the practice of law. The amendments involve Colorado Rules 204.3...

Colo. Supreme Court upholds murder verdict

In an en banc decision issued Feb. 17 in the People v. Shockey case, the Colorado Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals decision....

Susan Blanco selected as newest Colorado Supreme Court justice

Today, Governor Jared Polis announced that Susan Blanco has been appointed as the newest justice to the Colorado Supreme Court. “Our Constitution is the bedrock...

Colorado Supreme Court justice finalists selected

The Supreme Court Nominating Commission has nominated three candidates for a vacancy on the Colorado Supreme Court. The vacancy was created by the retirement of the...

Colorado Supreme Court narrows involuntary intoxication defense

In People v. Mion, the Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a defendant may assert the affirmative defense of involuntary intoxication when he knowingly consumed...

Colorado Supreme Court limits utilities’ ability to cap liability through tariffs

In Public Service Co. of Colorado v. Cuevas, the Colorado Supreme Court addressed whether an electric utility may limit its liability to non-customers through...