§ 13-20-807. Express Warranty – Not Affected
The provisions of this part 8 are not intended to abrogate or limit the provisions of any express warranty or the obligations of the provider of such warranty. The provisions of this part 8 shall apply to those circumstances where an action is filed asserting one or more claims for relief including a claim for […]
§ 13-20-808. Insurance Policies Issued to Construction Professionals
The general assembly finds and determines that: The interpretation of insurance policies issued to construction professionals is of vital importance to the economic and social welfare of the citizens of Colorado and in furthering the purposes of this part 8. Insurance policies issued to construction professionals have become increasingly complex, often containing multiple, lengthy endorsements […]
§ 13-20-901. Class Actions – Appellate Review
A court of appeals may, in its discretion, permit an interlocutory appeal of a district court’s order that grants or denies class action certification under court rule so long as application is made to the court of appeals within fourteen days after entry of the district court’s order. An appeal that is allowed under subsection […]
§ 13-20-1001. Short Title
This part 10 shall be known and may be cited as the “Colorado Citizens’ Access to Colorado Courts Act”. Source: L. 2004: Entire part added, p. 401, § 1, effective August 4.
§ 13-20-1002. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly finds and declares: The courts of this state are overworked and subject to overloaded dockets; Section 6 of article II of the Colorado constitution guarantees citizens of this state access to the courts of this state; and Cases filed by nonresidents of Colorado and having no meaningful relationship to this state are […]
§ 13-20-1003. Definitions
As used in this part 10, unless the context otherwise requires: “Alternative forum” means a functioning governmental division with judicial powers that may provide redress for a claim, without regard to whether the redress provided is equivalent to the redress provided under Colorado law, and that may exercise jurisdiction over the parties. An alternative forum […]
§ 13-20-1004. Forum Non Conveniens
In any action otherwise properly filed in a court of this state, a motion to dismiss without prejudice under the doctrine of forum non conveniens shall be granted if: The claimant or claimants named in the motion are not residents of the state of Colorado; An alternative forum exists; The injury or damage alleged to […]
§ 13-20-1101. Action Involving Exercise of Constitutional Rights – Motion to Dismiss – Appeal – Legislative Declaration – Definitions
The general assembly finds and declares that it is in the public interest to encourage continued participation in matters of public significance and that this participation should not be chilled through abuse of the judicial process. The general assembly finds that the purpose of this part 11 is to encourage and safeguard the constitutional rights […]
§ 13-20-1201. Definitions
[ Editor’s note: This section is effective January 1, 2022. ] As used in this part 12, unless the context otherwise requires: “Actor” means a person accused of committing sexual misconduct. “Agent” means a person who, subject to the control of another person or organization, acts for, or on behalf of, the other person or […]
§ 13-20-1202. Civil Cause of Action for Sexual Misconduct Against a Minor – Exceptions
[ Editor’s note: This section is effective January 1, 2022.] A person who is a victim of sexual misconduct that occurred when the victim was a minor may bring a civil action for damages against: An actor who committed the sexual misconduct; and A managing organization that knew or should have known that an actor […]