State Courts

Emery v. Khumo Developments - Forcible Entry and Detainer Action

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment in a forcible entry and detainer action, ruling in favor of Khumo Developments LLC. The court found that Kendal R. Emery unlawfully detained the property after a foreclosure sale. The opinion addresses Emery's procedural arguments on appeal.

People v. Thiam - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's orders revoking Abou Thiam's probation in three separate cases. The revocation was based on new criminal charges, positive drug tests, and failure to comply with counseling and payment requirements.

Weatherill v. State Farm - Insurance Disclosure Statute of Limitations

The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled in Weatherill v. State Farm that claims under the insurance disclosure statute (C.R.S. § 10-3-1117) are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, not one year, and accrue upon discovery of the insurer's noncompliance. The court reversed a lower court's decision, remanding the case with directions.

Garcia v. Auto Nation North - Appeal of Contract Dispute

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of Auto Nation North in a case filed by Roy Garcia. Garcia's appeal concerned his attempt to purchase a vehicle using a non-negotiable instrument, which Auto Nation refused to accept.

Montgomery v. Best Buy Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's dismissal of William Montgomery's claims against Best Buy Stores L.P. and Iron Spear Protection Group LLC. The appeals court remanded the case with directions to reinstate the complaint, finding the dismissal for failure to file returns of service was premature.

Williams v. CDOC - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a pro se inmate's complaint against the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) and a prison warden. The inmate alleged violations of CDOC regulations and his due process rights. The court found the complaint failed to establish a quasi-judicial action reviewable by the district court.

Peo v. Hernandez - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in Peo v. Hernandez, affirming a district court's order dismissing criminal charges against Ashley Hernandez. The case involved allegations of witness intimidation and judicial recusal.

Peo v. Spector - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of People v. Spector. The defendant appealed the denial of a motion to continue his sentencing hearing, which sought additional time for appointed counsel to investigate withdrawing a guilty plea based on ineffective assistance of counsel. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion by the district court.

Peo v. Barrientos - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision regarding a postconviction motion filed by Enrique Augustin Barrientos. The appeal concerned claims of ineffective assistance of plea counsel following a guilty plea to sexual assault on a child.

Peo v. Devoe - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Frank Adam Devoe. The court found sufficient evidence to support his conviction as a special offender and upheld the trial court's sentencing decisions.