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The Colorado Family Purpose Doctrine

The general rule is that liability for a debt rests with the person who incurred the debt. However, like most general rules, there are many exceptions. One of those exceptions is something called the family purpose doctrine.

The family purpose doctrine states that the expenses of the family and the education of the children are chargeable upon the property of both husband and wife, or either of them, and in relation thereto they may be sued jointly or separately. In simple English, this means that both husband and wife are responsible for the grocery bill regardless of who went to the store.

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Homeowners Associations & Dues

Have a dispute with your beloved homeowner association? Thinking about withholding your dues or assessments in protest? Well, be careful. You may lose your real property in the process.

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Liability Waivers and the Colorado Equine “Professional”

When it comes to horses and owner liability, two recent Colorado court cases underscore just how limited the exemption from civil liability is and the importance of liability waivers for anybody who owns a horse. A well-written liability waiver is a must for anybody who qualifies as an equine professional. And, surprise, you may be just that – an equine professional.

Most people who ride or own horses are aware of the Colorado law limiting civil liability for injuries caused by participating in equine activities. That statute is 13-21-119, C.R.S. In a very broad summary, those that ride horses assume the risk of injury and cannot recover from others when injured.

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