Colorado law provides litigants with the right to appellate review of most final judgments entered by a trial court. For purposes of appellate litigation, the litigant filing the appeal is the “appellant,” and the responding party is the “appellee.” The Colorado Court of Appeals does not provide a forum for re-litigation of a claim. A […]
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What is the criteria for a cert petition in Colorado?
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A cert petition (petition for writ of certiorari) asks the Colorado Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the state, to review the decision of the Colorado Court of Appeals. The criteria for filing a cert petition in Colorado may depend on the type of case and the court involved. In general, however, the […]