Terms Used In Utah Code 77-6-5

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
     The defendant shall appear at the time appointed and answer the accusation, unless for some sufficient cause the court assigns another time for that purpose. If he does not appear, the court may proceed to hear and determine the accusation in his absence.

Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session