Kuiper v. Warren

On November 2, 1970, the Colorado Ground Water Commission (commission) issued Sylvian J. Warren a conditional permit to construct a well and appropriate water in the Northern High Plains Designated Ground Water Basin in Yuma County. Clearly printed on the permit was the statement that the permit was “VALID FOR ONE (1) YEAR AFTER DATE ISSUED UNLESS EXTENDED FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN TO THE ISSUING AGENCY.” Three extensions were subsequently granted which afforded the permit holder until August 10, 1973, to perfect his appropriation.

Donald S. Warren, the appellant and Sylvian’s successor in…