Legal Opinion
Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Whiting Oil & Gas Corp.
Supreme Court of Colorado
Decided March 3, 2014No. Supreme Court Case No. 10SC688PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Marquez
T1 We granted certiorari review to address a doctrine that has been described as "long cherished by law school professors and dreaded by most law students: the infamous rule against perpetuities." Byke Constr. Co. v. Miller, 140 Ariz. 57, 680 P.2d 193, 194 (Ct.App.1984). Specifically, we have been asked to determine whether section 15-11-1106(2), C.R.S. (2013), which provides for reformation of nonvested property interests to avoid the harsh consequences of the common law rule against perpetuities, requires a court to reform a revocable option negotiated as part of a commercial contract…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- Farmers Group, Inc. v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Colorado · 1991
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority v. Bruken Realty Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1986
- Turbyne v. PeopleSupreme Court of Colorado · 2007
- Argus Real Estate, Inc. v. E-470 Public Highway AuthoritySupreme Court of Colorado · 2005
- Mt. Emmons Mining Co. v. Town of Crested ButteSupreme Court of Colorado · 1984
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3Cited by10 opinions
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- BULLION MONARCH MINING VS. BARRICK GOLDSTRIKE MINES (NRAP 5)Nevada Supreme Court · 2015
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