People v. Spencer

This is an original proceeding, C.A.R. 21, brought by the Attorney General. The specific relief requested is that we enjoin respondent Spencer from further pro se litigation as plaintiff in both Colorado state and federal courts. We issued an order to show cause why that relief should not be granted. We hold that we are without jurisdiction to enjoin respondent from his activities in federal court, but make the rule absolute as to the Colorado courts.

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The core of this controversy apparently is the diverse disputes that respondent has had with his neighbors over irrigation water. While the…