Legal Opinion

Peters v. Smuggler-Durant Mining Corp.

Supreme Court of Colorado

Decided January 13, 1997No. 95SC475PublishedCited by 18 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hobbs

We granted Petitioner’s cross-petition for certiorari review 1 of the court of appeals decision in Peters v. Smuggler-Durant Mining Corporation, 910 P.2d 34, 39 (Colo.App.1995), holding that seven full years must elapse between the time when the person claiming possession under color of title makes the first tax payment on the property and the commencement of a lawsuit to quiet title pursuant to section 38-41-108, 16A C.R.S. (1982). We agree and affirm the judgment of the court of appeals against the adverse possession claim.

Golden Rule Resources, Inc. (Golden Rule), a respondent in this…

2Cases cited23 opinions

  1. Van Waters & Rogers, Inc. v. KeelanSupreme Court of Colorado · 1992
  2. Halliburton v. Public Service Co.Colorado Court of Appeals · 1990
  3. Empire Ranch & Cattle Co. v. HowellColorado Court of Appeals · 1912
  4. Knight v. LawrenceSupreme Court of Colorado · 1894
  5. Walker v. Associated PressSupreme Court of Colorado · 1966

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