C.R.S. Section 13-20-204
Certain contracts made in settlement of claims void

(1)

All contracts and instruments of every kind, name, nature, or description which may be executed within this state in payment, satisfaction, settlement, or compromise of any claim or cause of action abolished or barred by this part 2, whether such claim or cause of action arose within or without this state, are declared to be contrary to the public policy of this state and absolutely void. It is unlawful to cause, induce, or procure any person to execute such a contract or instrument; or cause, induce, or procure any person to give, pay, transfer, or deliver any money or thing of value in payment, satisfaction, settlement, or compromise of any such claim or cause of action; or to receive, take, or accept any such money or thing of value as such payment, satisfaction, settlement, or compromise. It is unlawful to commence or cause to be commenced, either as party, attorney, or agent or otherwise in behalf of either, in any court of this state any proceeding or action seeking to enforce or recover upon any such contract or instrument, knowing it to be such, whether the same was executed within or without this state.

(2)

This section shall not apply to the payment, satisfaction, settlement, or compromise of any causes of action which are not abolished or barred by this part 2, or any contracts or instruments executed on or before April 27, 1937, or to the bona fide holder in due course of any negotiable instrument which may be executed in pursuance of this statute.

Source: Section 13-20-204 — Certain contracts made in settlement of claims void, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-13.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

13‑20‑101
What actions survive 13‑20‑102
Effect of repeal 13‑20‑201
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑202
Civil causes abolished 13‑20‑203
Breach of contract to marry not actionable 13‑20‑204
Certain contracts made in settlement of claims void 13‑20‑205
Unlawful to file pleading 13‑20‑206
Unlawful to name corespondent 13‑20‑207
Corespondent not to be disclosed - cross-examination - effect 13‑20‑208
Penalty for violations 13‑20‑401
Definitions 13‑20‑402
Physician to provide information for written informed consent 13‑20‑403
Restrictions on electroconvulsive treatment - rights of minors 13‑20‑601
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑602
Actions against licensed professionals and acupuncturists - certificate of review required 13‑20‑701
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑702
Definitions 13‑20‑703
Environmental third-party liability - ownership 13‑20‑801
Short title 13‑20‑802
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑802.5
Definitions 13‑20‑803
List of defects required 13‑20‑803.5
Notice of claim process 13‑20‑804
Restriction on construction defect negligence claims 13‑20‑805
Tolling of statutes of limitation 13‑20‑806
Limitation of damages 13‑20‑807
Express warranty - not affected 13‑20‑808
Insurance policies issued to construction professionals 13‑20‑901
Class actions - appellate review 13‑20‑1001
Short title 13‑20‑1002
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑1003
Definitions 13‑20‑1004
Forum non conveniens 13‑20‑1101
Action involving exercise of constitutional rights - motion to dismiss - appeal - legislative declaration - definitions 13‑20‑1201
Definitions 13‑20‑1202
Civil cause of action for sexual misconduct against a minor - exceptions 13‑20‑1203
Limitation on action - retroactive application 13‑20‑1204
Waiver of liability void 13‑20‑1205
No contributory negligence - interest on damages - limitation on damages 13‑20‑1206
Attorney fees 13‑20‑1207
Applicability of part to public entities and public employees - damages - no duty to indemnify
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 13-20-204’s source at colorado​.gov