For purposes of this chapter:

(1)  “Lien” means:

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Terms Used In Utah Code 38-12-101

  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
(a)  failure to pay money owed for property, services, or a notice of interest, a judgment, or any other encumbrance on the title, that becomes a charge against or interest in:

(i)  real property, a building, a structure, or an improvement including any franchise, privilege, appurtenance, machinery, or fixture pertaining to or used in connection with any real property, building, structure, or improvement;

(ii)  personal property; or

(iii)  a judgment, settlement, or compromise; or

(b)  a tax as provided in Section 59-1-1413, 59-5-108, 59-5-208, 59-11-110, or 59-12-112.

(2)  “Lien” does not mean a charge against or interest in, for failure to pay money owed for property, services, or a judgment, any:

(a)  bank account;

(b)  pension; or

(c)  garnishment.

Amended by Chapter 212, 2009 General Session