Legal Opinion

City and County of Denver v. DeLong

Supreme Court of Colorado

Decided January 26, 1976No. C-631PublishedCited by 20 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Erickson

A defense verdict in a personal injury action caused the plaintiff (respondent), Svea Virginia DeLong, to appeal from the dismissal of her claim. The Court of Appeals reversed and remanded for a new trial. DeLong v. City and County of Denver, 34 Colo.App. 330, 530 P.2d 1308 (1974). We granted certiorari and now affirm the Court of Appeals.

The plaintiff was severely injured in an automobile collision which occurred at the intersection of Sheridan Boulevard and West Evans Avenue. The intersection was controlled by a stop light. The plaintiff was proceeding west on Evans and entered the…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Looney v. Metropolitan RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1906
  2. Schechter v. KlanferNew York Court of Appeals · 1971
  3. Simon v. City & County of San FranciscoCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1947
  4. Wartels v. County Asphalt, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1972
  5. Powell v. Pacific Electric Railway Co.California Supreme Court · 1950

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3Cited by20 opinions

  1. City of Aurora v. LovelessSupreme Court of Colorado · 1981
  2. Mince v. ButtersSupreme Court of Colorado · 1980
  3. Mile Hi Concrete, Inc. v. MatzSupreme Court of Colorado · 1992
  4. Four Corners Helicopters, Inc. v. Turbomeca, S.A.Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1992
  5. State v. WomackCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 1992

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