78B-2-105.  Effect of death.
     If an individual entitled to bring an action dies before the expiration of the statute of limitations and the cause of action survives, an action may be brought by the individual’s representatives within the later of:

(1)  the statute of limitations; or

Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-2-105

  • 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
  • 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.
(2)  one year after the day on which the individual died.

Amended by Chapter 46, 2019 General Session