Colorado Statutes
§ 38-1-122 — Attorney fees
Colorado § 38-1-122
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Bluebook
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-1-122 (2026).
Text
(1)If the court finds that a petitioner is not
authorized by law to acquire real property or interests therein sought in a
condemnation proceeding, it shall award reasonable attorney fees, in addition to
any other costs assessed, to the property owner who participated in the
proceedings.
(1.5) In connection with proceedings for the acquisition or condemnation of
property in which the award determined by the court exceeds ten thousand dollars,
in addition to any compensation awarded to the owner in an eminent domain
proceeding, the condemning authority shall reimburse the owner whose property is
being acquired or condemned for all of the owner's reasonable attorney fees
incurred by the owner where the award by the court in the proceedings equals or
exceeds one hundred thirty per
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Legislative History
Source: L. 85: Entire section added, p. 1195, � 6, effective June 6. L. 2003: (1.5) added, p. 2669, � 2, effective July 1.
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Appellate review§ 38-1-111
Possession pending appeal§ 38-1-112
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Verdict recorded§ 38-1-115
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