Utah Legal Rulings are the official legal opinions of the Supreme Court of Utah. They are issued when a case is heard by the Court and a majority of the Justices agree that a ruling should be made. Utah Legal Rulings can come in several forms including written opinions, summary dispositions, orders, and per curia decisions. Written opinions are the most comprehensive form of Utah Legal Rulings, and they provide a detailed explanation of the Court’s reasoning for its ruling. Summary dispositions are similar to written opinions but without the detailed explanation. Orders are the Court’s decisions on procedural matters such as scheduling or motions. Per curia decisions are rulings made without explanation. All Utah Legal Rulings are published in the Utah Reports, which can be found on the Supreme Court of Utah’s website.




