Open sessions - oral arguments. — Colorado Code § 13-2-103
Colorado Code § 13-2-103 — Open sessions - oral arguments.. Reproduced from the official Colorado Revised Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 13-2-103. Open sessions - oral arguments.
The court shall be in open session as often as practicable during each of its terms to hear and determine matters and causes which may come before it, and, at the discretion of the court, oral arguments may be allowed on final hearing in any cause on the request of any party thereto.
Source: L. 1889: p. 443, § 2. R.S. 08: § 1411. C.L. § 5626. CSA: C. 46, § 17. CRS 53: § 37-2-3. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-2-3. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 568, § 1, effective May 31.
ANNOTATION
Oral arguments in the supreme court when requested are a matter of right, but they are subject to reasonable regulation by the court, and failure to request constitutes a waiver. In re Morrish's Estate, 105 Colo. 349, 97 P.2d 442 (1939).
Oral arguments must be requested and may be regulated. Oral arguments are granted only on request, and are subject to reasonable regulation by the court. Brown v. Maier, 96 Colo. 1, 38 P.2d 905 (1934).
Failure to request privilege of oral argument on application for supersedeas is a waiver, in case the court should render final judgment on such application. Brown v. Maier, 96 Colo. 1, 38 P.2d 905 (1934).
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-2-103
- Jurisdiction: Colorado
- Code: Colorado Revised Statutes
- Subject: Open sessions - oral arguments.
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