Colorado Code
Part 7 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act
§ 15-14-721. Principles of Law and Equity

Unless displaced by a provision of this part 7, the principles of law and equity supplement this part 7.
Source: L. 2009: Entire part added, (HB 09-1198), ch. 106, p. 395, § 1, effective April 9.
The Act is supplemented by common law, including the common law of agency, where provisions of the Act do not displace relevant common law principles. The common law of agency is articulated in the Restatement of Agency and includes contemporary and evolving rules of decision developed by the courts in exercise of their power to adapt the law to new situations and changing conditions. The common law also includes the traditional and broad equitable jurisdiction of the court, which this Act in no way restricts.
The statutory text of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act is also supplemented by these comments, which, like the comments to any Uniform Act, may be relied on as a guide for interpretation. See Acierno v. Worthy Bros. Pipeline Corp., 656 A.2d 1085, 1090 (Del. 1995) (interpreting Uniform Commercial Code); Yale University v. Blumenthal, 621 A.2d 1304, 1307 (Conn. 1993) (interpreting Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act); 2B Norman Singer, Southerland Statutory Construction § 52.5 (6th ed. 2000).

Structure Colorado Code

Colorado Code

Title 15 - Probate, Trusts, and Fiduciaries

Article 14 - Persons Under Disability - Protection

Part 7 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act

§ 15-14-701. Short Title

§ 15-14-702. Definitions

§ 15-14-703. Applicability

§ 15-14-704. Power of Attorney Is Durable

§ 15-14-705. Execution of Power of Attorney

§ 15-14-706. Validity of Power of Attorney

§ 15-14-707. Meaning and Effect of Power of Attorney

§ 15-14-708. Nomination of Conservator or Guardian - Relation of Agent to Court-Appointed Fiduciary

§ 15-14-709. When Power of Attorney Effective

§ 15-14-710. Termination of Power of Attorney or Agent's Authority

§ 15-14-711. Coagents and Successor Agents

§ 15-14-712. Reimbursement and Compensation of Agent

§ 15-14-713. Agent's Acceptance

§ 15-14-714. Agent's Duties

§ 15-14-715. Exoneration of Agent

§ 15-14-716. Judicial Relief

§ 15-14-717. Agent's Liability

§ 15-14-718. Agent's Resignation - Notice

§ 15-14-719. Acceptance of and Reliance Upon Acknowledged Power of Attorney

§ 15-14-720. Liability for Refusal to Accept Acknowledged Power of Attorney

§ 15-14-721. Principles of Law and Equity

§ 15-14-722. Laws Applicable to Financial Institutions and Entities

§ 15-14-723. Remedies Under Other Law

§ 15-14-724. Authority That Requires Specific Grant - Grant of General Authority

§ 15-14-725. Incorporation of Authority - Incorporation by Reference

§ 15-14-726. Construction of Authority Generally

§ 15-14-727. Real Property

§ 15-14-728. Tangible Personal Property

§ 15-14-729. Stocks and Bonds

§ 15-14-730. Commodities and Options

§ 15-14-731. Banks and Other Financial Institutions

§ 15-14-732. Operation of Entity or Business

§ 15-14-733. Insurance and Annuities

§ 15-14-734. Estates, Trusts, and Other Beneficial Interests

§ 15-14-735. Claims and Litigation

§ 15-14-736. Personal and Family Maintenance

§ 15-14-737. Benefits From Governmental Programs or Civil or Military Service

§ 15-14-738. Retirement Plans

§ 15-14-739. Taxes

§ 15-14-740. Gifts

§ 15-14-741. Statutory Form - Power of Attorney

§ 15-14-742. Certification

§ 15-14-743. Uniformity of Application and Construction

§ 15-14-744. Relation to "Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act"

§ 15-14-745. Effect on Existing Powers of Attorney