§ 75-5b-201 Exclusive basis — Significant connection
§ 75-5b-202 Jurisdiction
§ 75-5b-203 Special jurisdiction
§ 75-5b-204 Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
§ 75-5b-205 Declining jurisdiction if another court is a more appropriate forum
§ 75-5b-206 Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
§ 75-5b-207 Notice of proceeding
§ 75-5b-208 Proceedings in more than one state

Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 75 > Chapter 5b > Part 2 - Jurisdiction

  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • 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
  • United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5