Legal Opinion
People Ex Rel. Dunbar v. Gilpin Investment Co.
Supreme Court of Colorado
Decided January 24, 1972No. 24761PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Groves
The plaintiffs brought an action against the defendant and Central City for a mandatory injunction requiring the defendants to securely cover or fence surface openings into an abandoned mine. The trial court issued the injunction. Central City complied with its terms and the other defendant, Gilpin Investment Co., has appealed. We affirm.
The defendant is the owner of the mining claim in which the underground mine workings are located. Some of Central City’s streets are above these workings. Cave-ins have occurred, creating a number of surface openings to the mine. No one takes issue with the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- McCarty v. GoldsteinSupreme Court of Colorado · 1962
- Richardson v. El Paso Consolidated Gold Mining Co.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1911
- In re a Bill Providing That Eight Hours Shall Constitute a Day's LaborSupreme Court of Colorado · 1895
- Redmon v. DavisSupreme Court of Colorado · 1946
3Cited by4 opinions
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