Tier 1 injuries: Severe injuries including permanent disfigurement, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or death. Tier 2 injuries: Complex injuries such as broken bones and lacerations. Tier 3 injuries: Soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, and contusions.
Tier 1 cases involve asserted damages of $50,000 or less, Tier 2 cases involve $50,001-$300,000 in claimed damages, and Tier 3 cases involve claimed damages in excess of $300,000.
(5) Limits on standard fact discovery. TierAmount of DamagesTotal Fact Deposition Hours 1 $50,000 or less 3 2 More than $50,000 and less than $300,000 or non-monetary relief 15 3 $300,00 or more 30 4 Domestic relations actions 4
DISTRICT COURT. 77 Judges / 10 Court Commissioners. COURT OF APPEALS. 7 Judges: 6-year terms. UTAH SUPREME COURT. 5 Justices: 10-year terms. JUVENILE COURT. 30 Judges. JUSTICE COURT. 77 Judges.
Discovery is shocking, unplanned, overwhelming, and usually only a portion of the betrayal is revealed and acknowledged. Disclosure is the exact opposite. In disclosure, the cheating partner voluntarily tells the betrayed partner the full scope and details about his behavior.
Tier 1 – Actions claiming $50,000 or less in damages. Tier 2 – Actions claiming more than $50,000 and less than $300,000 in damages, or actions claiming non-monetary relief. Tier 3 – Actions claiming $300,000 or more in damages, or actions absent a damage claim.
This is the formal process of exchanging information between the parties about the witnesses and evidence they ll present at trial. Discovery enables the parties to know before the trial begins what evidence may be presented.
URCP 37. If a party does not respond to a discovery request, the party seeking discovery can file a motion asking the judge to compel discovery and impose sanctions. The party seeking discovery must show the judge that the information is discoverable and that discovery is proportional to the case.