§ 78B-2-101 Definitions of “tax title” and “action.”
§ 78B-2-102 Time for commencement of actions generally
§ 78B-2-103 Action barred in another state barred in Utah
§ 78B-2-104 Effect of absence from state
§ 78B-2-105 Effect of death
§ 78B-2-106 Effect of death of defendant outside this state
§ 78B-2-107 Effect of war
§ 78B-2-108 Effect of disability — Minority or mental incompetence — Damages
§ 78B-2-109 Disability must exist when right of action accrues
§ 78B-2-110 All disabilities must be removed
§ 78B-2-111 Failure of action — Right to commence new action
§ 78B-2-112 Effect of injunction or prohibition
§ 78B-2-113 Effect of payment, acknowledgment, or promise to pay
§ 78B-2-114 Separate trial of statute of limitations issue in malpractice actions
§ 78B-2-115 Actions by state or other governmental entity
§ 78B-2-116 Statute of limitations — Asbestos damages — Action by state or governmental entity
§ 78B-2-117 Statute of limitations — Asbestos damages
§ 78B-2-118 Actions against the United States
§ 78B-2-119 Statute of limitations after criminal proceeding

Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 78B > Chapter 2 > Part 1 - General Provisions and Special Actions

  • action: as used in this chapter includes counterclaims and cross-complaints and all other civil actions in which affirmative relief is sought. See Utah Code 78B-2-101
  • Administrator: includes "executor" when the subject matter justifies the use. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Guardian: includes a person who:Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5