CO Bar Legal Research 2

Question 1

Which set of court rules governs civil procedure in Colorado state district courts?

Accepted Answer

Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure

Answer

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Answer

Colorado Appellate Rules

Answer

Colorado Rules of County Court Civil Procedure

Question 2

Where are Colorado statutes officially codified?

Accepted Answer

Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.)

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Colorado Code Annotated

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Colorado Compiled Laws

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Colorado General Statutes

Question 3

A researcher finds a Colorado Court of Appeals opinion marked 'not selected for official publication.' What is its precedential effect?

Accepted Answer

It is not binding precedent but may be cited for persuasive value under C.A.R. 32(f)

Answer

It is fully binding on all lower courts

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It may never be cited in any Colorado court

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It is binding only within the district where it arose

Question 4

Which regional reporter publishes decisions of the Colorado Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

Pacific Reporter (P.3d)

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Northwestern Reporter

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Atlantic Reporter

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Southwestern Reporter

Question 5

To determine whether a Colorado Supreme Court case is still good law, a researcher should first:

Accepted Answer

Use a citator such as Shepard's or KeyCite

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Read the case syllabus

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Check the Colorado Register

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Search the session laws

Question 6

Colorado administrative agency regulations are compiled in which publication?

Accepted Answer

Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR)

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Colorado Administrative Register only

Answer

Colorado Revised Statutes

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Federal Register

Question 7

Which source is primary authority for a Colorado legal issue?

Accepted Answer

A Colorado Supreme Court opinion

Answer

A law review article on Colorado law

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A legal encyclopedia entry

Answer

A practice treatise on Colorado litigation