Utah Code 77-6-7. Trial on denial or refusal to answer — Procedure
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Terms Used In Utah Code 77-6-7
- 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.
If the defendant denies the accusation or refuses to answer or appear, the court shall proceed to try the accusation. The rights of the parties and procedures used shall be the same as in any civil proceeding.
Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session