City of Colorado Springs v. Timberlane Associates

On certiorari review, the City of Colorado Springs (City) challenges the court of appeals order dismissing its appeal on the ground that it was not filed in a timely manner. Because the trial court determined the City’s post-trial motion within sixty days, as required by C.R.C.P. 59(j), we reverse and remand the case to the court of appeals with directions to reinstate the appeals of the City and the respondents.

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The City brought suit against the respondents, Timberlane Associates (Timberlane), for unpaid utility bills. The trial court granted Timberlane’s motion for summary judgment on the…