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.
About Small Claims Small claims cases are governed by Utah Code Title 78a, Chapter 8. There are simplified rules for Small Claims found in the Rules of Small Claims Procedures of the Utah Code. The maximum amount you may sue for in Small Claims action is $20,000.
About Small Claims Small claims cases are governed by Utah Code Title 78a, Chapter 8. There are simplified rules for Small Claims found in the Rules of Small Claims Procedures of the Utah Code. The maximum amount you may sue for in Small Claims action is $20,000.
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)8 more rows
76-9-404. Criminal defamation. (1) A person is guilty of criminal defamation if he knowingly communicates to any person orally or in writing any information which he knows to be false and knows will tend to expose any other living person to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule.
In Utah, person claiming defamation must prove that: The information was false and unprivileged. In publishing the statements, the defendant acted with the “requisite degree of fault.” When applied to a private individual, this requires simple negligence, while a public figure must prove actual malice.
Reaching Out to Legal Entities You can also reach out to local legal entities. This could be the court's clerk office. Simply ask if there are any legal documents with your name on them that haven't been delivered yet. This is like calling customer service to check if they've dispatched that order you forgot you made.
The public is able to attend most court hearings, even if it is being held remotely.