· 1/29/1979
Atlas Const. Co. v. DIST. COURT IN AND FOR BOULDER CTY.
Citations
- 589 P.2d 953
- 197 Colo. 66
- 1979 Colo. LEXIS 611
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- finding that where the only basis for setting aside judgment is mistake or excusable neglect, the grounds for obtaining relief from judgment are covered by CRCP. 60(b)(1), and the residuary clause (5) is inapplicable
- independent action is expressly permitted by Rule 60 but is not brought under Rule 60(b)
- where district court made a finding of excusable neglect, relief under subsection (b)(5) wasn’t available
- “The Colorado courts have strictly adhered to this time limit.”
- like Fed.R.Civ.P. 60(b)(6), this clause covers only “extreme situations”
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Judges: Pringle
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