Legal Opinion
Simpson v. Bijou Irrigation Co.
Supreme Court of Colorado
Decided April 30, 2003No. 02SA377PublishedCited by 46 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Justice RICE delivered the Opinion of the Court.
I. INTRODUCTION
On May 31, 2002, the State Engineer filed with the water court his proposed "Amended Rules and Regulations Governing the Diversion and Use of Tributary Ground Water in the South Platte River Basin, Colorado." His stated intent for promulgating these rules was twofold: first, to provide for replacement of injurious out-of-priority ground*55water depletions to prevent injury to senior water rights in Colorado in a manner that allows the continuance of existing uses and assures maximum beneficial use of the waters of the state; and…
2Cases cited20 opinions
- Hinderlider v. La Plata River & Cherry Creek Ditch Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1938
- Martin v. PeopleSupreme Court of Colorado · 2001
- Kansas v. ColoradoSupreme Court of the United States · 1995
- Kansas v. ColoradoSupreme Court of the United States · 2001
- Elizondo v. STATE, DEPT. OF REVENUE, ETC.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1977
15 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by46 opinions
- Thompson v. Maryland Casualty Co.Supreme Court of Colorado · 2004
- City of Aurora v. Colorado State EngineerSupreme Court of Colorado · 2005
- Well Augmentation Subdistrict of Central Colorado Water Conservancy District v. City of AuroraSupreme Court of Colorado · 2009
- Gallegos v. Colorado Ground Water CommissionSupreme Court of Colorado · 2006
- Department of Transportation v. StapletonSupreme Court of Colorado · 2004
41 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.