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Ten Day Summons A plaintiff uses this kind of summons if they want to serve the defendant before filing a case with the court. The plaintiff must file the complaint with the court within 10 days after the defendant was served with the summons and complaint.
Tolling of the Statute of Limitations Code sectionsUtah Code Title 78B: Judicial Code, Chapter 2: Statute of Limitations Injury to person Four years (U.C.A. § 78B-2-307) Injury to personal property Three years (U.C.A. § 78B-2-305) Injury to real property or trespass Three years (U.C.A. § 78B-2-305)7 more rows
Contact the Division at (801) 530-6601 during normal business hours.
Filing a Complaint DOPL can be contacted by phone at (801) 530-6628. Office hours are Monday through Friday (except legal holidays) from a.m. to p.m., Mountain Standard Time. You can contact DOPL by e-mail at DOPL@utah.
The maximum amount you may sue for in a small claims action is $20,000. Small Claims court is less formal, and you do not need an attorney to represent you. The filing fees are due at the time you file the affidavit.
An answer is typically the first responsive pleading filed by a defendant in a civil case. It responds to each allegation in a complaint through an admission or denial, as well as presents any defenses, affirmative defenses, counterclaims or cross-claims.
Failure to Respond: If a defendant fails to answer the complaint or file a motion to dismiss within the time limit set forth in the summons, the defendant is in default. The plaintiff can ask the court clerk to make a note of that fact in the file, a procedure called entry of default.
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If you suspect mistreatment at a licensed or unlicensed facility, please submit your concern using the form below or call (801) 538-4242. Your name: Your email or phone number: May we contact you for further information?