United States

Colorado Court of Appeals - Maxwell Estate Real Property Restrictions

The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled on a case concerning restrictions on the sale and use of real property devised in a will. The court held that while restrictions on alienation are not void, the will can be reformed to allow the property to be sold or encumbered consistent with the donor's original purpose.

Colorado Court of Appeals - Dependency and Neglect Proceeding

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's judgment allocating parental responsibilities in a dependency and neglect proceeding. The mother appealed the decision to make the father the primary residential parent during the school year, but the court found no error.

Colorado Court of Appeals - Dependency and Neglect Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's decision denying a father's motion for relief from a judgment terminating his parental rights. The father had sought to withdraw his confession to termination, alleging he did not receive promised communication and access to the child.

Latsis v. Arapahoe - Property Tax Valuation Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a Board of Assessment Appeals decision reducing George Latsis's property valuation for the 2023 tax year from $1,043,100 to $949,000. The court found the BAA's decision was supported by competent evidence.

Marriage of Kline - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued a non-precedential opinion in the Marriage of Kline case, affirming a district court's order on parental time and decision-making responsibilities. The opinion addresses issues including domestic abuse and coercive control within the context of child custody.

Stoffel v. ICAO - Unemployment Benefits Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed an order dismissing Andrew Stoffel's administrative appeal for unemployment benefits. Stoffel failed to appear for a scheduled hearing and filed his appeal beyond the statutory deadline without showing good cause.

Estate of Carrillo v. Carrillo - Probate Dispute

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a probate court's decision to admit a will into probate, vacate a prior personal representative appointment, and appoint a new personal representative. The appellant's claims regarding the will's validity and undue influence were rejected.

People v. Ahuero - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal of Stephen J. Ahuero in case number 24CA1412. The dismissal was based on an untimely notice of appeal, preventing the court from addressing the merits of Ahuero's claims regarding ineffective assistance of counsel.

Peo in Interest of EG - Parental Rights Termination

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's judgment terminating a mother's parental rights to her child. The mother appealed, arguing the court erred in finding she abandoned the child, but the appellate court found no error.

Peo v. Davis - Colorado Court of Appeals Restitution Order

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order requiring Andrew J. Davis to pay $3,879.27 in restitution for medical expenses and lost wages related to an assault. The court found sufficient evidence was presented to support the restitution amount.