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UT Code § 78B-6-1237 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 12 - Partition|Section 1237 - Investment of sale proceeds for nonresidents or unknown parties.

78B-6-1237. Investment of sale proceeds for nonresidents or unknown parties.  When there are proceeds of a sale belonging to an unknown owner or to a person outside the state who has no legal representative inside the state, the proceeds shall be invested in bonds of the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of the state for the benefit of the persons entitled the proceeds.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1238 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 12 - Partition|Section 1238 - Clerk of court to be custodian.

78B-6-1238. Clerk of court to be custodian.  If the security of the proceeds of the sale is taken, or when an investment of any proceeds is made, it shall be done, except as otherwise provided, in the name of the clerk of the district court. The clerk of the court shall hold the security for the use and benefit of the parties interested, subject to an order of the court.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1239 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 12 - Partition|Section 1239 - Distribution of securities to parties entitled.

78B-6-1239. Distribution of securities to parties entitled.  If security is taken by the referees on a sale, and the parties interested in the security, by an instrument in writing delivered to the referees, agree upon the shares and proportions to which they are respectively entitled, or when shares and proportions have been previously adjudged by the court, the securities shall be taken in the names of, and payable to, the parties respectively entitled, and shall be delivered to the parties upon their receipt. The agreement and receipt shall be filed with the clerk of the court.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1240 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 12 - Partition|Section 1240 - Investment of securities by court clerk -- Accounting.

78B-6-1240. Investment of securities by court clerk -- Accounting.  The clerk of the court in whose name a security is taken or by whom an investment is made, and his successors in office, shall receive the interest and principal as it becomes due, and apply and invest the same as the court may direct. The clerk shall also deposit with the county treasurer all securities taken, and keep an account, in a book provided and kept for that purpose in the clerk's office, free to inspection by all persons, of investments and money received and their disposition.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1241 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 12 - Partition|Section 1241 - Equalization.

78B-6-1241. Equalization.    (1) If a partition cannot be made equally among the parties according to their respective rights without prejudice to the rights and interests of some of them, and a partition is ordered, the courts may order compensation made by one party to another on account of the inequality.     (2) Compensation may not be required to be made to others by unknown owners or a minor, unless the court determines that the minor has sufficient personal property to make the payment and the minor's and the minor's interest will not be negatively affected.     (3) The court has the power in all cases to make compensatory adjustment among the parties according to the principles of equity.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1242 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 12 - Partition|Section 1242 - Interests of minor -- Payment to guardian.

78B-6-1242. Interests of minor -- Payment to guardian.  If the share of a minor is sold, the court may order the proceeds of the sale to be paid by the referee making the sale to the minor's general guardian or to the special guardian appointed for the minor in the action.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1243 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 12 - Partition|Section 1243 - Partition -- Payment of costs -- Enforcement of judgment.

78B-6-1243. Partition -- Payment of costs -- Enforcement of judgment.    (1) The costs of partition, including reasonable attorney fees, expended by the plaintiff or any of the defendants for the common benefit, fees of referees and other disbursements shall be paid by the parties entitled to share in the lands divided, in proportion to their respective interests, and may be included and specified in the judgment. The costs shall be a lien on the several shares, and the judgment may be enforced by execution against the shares and against other property held by the respective parties.     (2) If litigation arises between some of the parties, the court may require the expenses of the litigation to be paid by the parties to the litigation.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1244 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 12 - Partition|Section 1244 - One referee instead of three allowed by consent.

78B-6-1244. One referee instead of three allowed by consent.  The court, with the consent of the parties, may appoint a single referee instead of three referees in the proceedings under the provisions of this part, and the single referee has all the powers, and may perform all the duties, required of the three referees.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1245 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 12 - Partition|Section 1245 - Lien for costs and expenses advanced by one for benefit of all.

78B-6-1245. Lien for costs and expenses advanced by one for benefit of all.    (1) The court shall allow expenses incurred, including attorney fees, in prosecuting or defending other actions or proceedings by any one of the tenants in common for the protection, confirmation or perfecting of the title, or setting the boundaries, or making a survey or surveys of the estate partitioned to be recovered by the party incurring the expenses.     (2) The court shall determine the amounts with interest from the date the expenditures occurred.     (3) The costs shall be:   (a) pleaded and allowed by the court;     (b) included in the final judgment;     (c) a lien upon the share of each tenant, in proportion to the tenant's interest; and     (d) enforced in the same manner as taxable costs of partition are taxed and collected.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1246 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 12 - Partition|Section 1246 - Abstract of title -- Costs and inspection.

78B-6-1246. Abstract of title -- Costs and inspection.    (1) If the court determines that it was necessary to have an abstract of the title to the property to be partitioned created and the abstract has been procured by a party to the proceeding, the cost of the abstract, with interest from the date if its creation and availability for inspection by the respective parties to the action, shall be allowed and taxed.     (2) If the abstract is procured by the plaintiff before the commencement of the action the plaintiff shall file a notice with the complaint that an abstract of the title has been made and is available for the inspection and use of all the parties to the action. The notice shall state where the abstract will be available for inspection.     (3) If the plaintiff did not procure an abstract before commencing the action, and a defendant procures an abstract, the defendant shall, as soon as it has been directed it to be made, file a notice in the action with the clerk of the court, stating who is making the abstract and where it will be kept when finished.     (4) The court may direct who may have custody of the abstract.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1247 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 12 - Partition|Section 1247 - Interest on advances to be allowed.

78B-6-1247. Interest on advances to be allowed.  Any disbursement made by a party under the direction of the court during the action shall accrue interest from the date it is made.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1301 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1301 - Quiet title -- Action to determine adverse claim to property.

78B-6-1301. Quiet title -- Action to determine adverse claim to property.  A person may bring an action against another person to determine rights, interests, or claims to or in personal or real property.  Enacted by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1302 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1302 - Definitions.

78B-6-1302. Definitions.  As used in this part:  (1) "Claimant" means a person who files a notice.     (2) "Guarantee" means an agreement by a claimant to pay an amount of damages:   (a) specified by the court;     (b) suffered as a result of the maintenance of a notice;     (c) to a person with an interest in the real property that is the subject of the notice; and     (d) if the requirements of Subsection 78B-6-1304(5) are met.       (3) "Notice" means a notice of the pendency of an action filed under Section 78B-6-1303.    Enacted by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1303 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1303 - Lis pendens -- Notice.

 Effective 5/10/2016  78B-6-1303. Lis pendens -- Notice.    (1)   (a) Any party to an action filed in the United States District Court for the District of Utah, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah, or a Utah district court that affects the title to, or the right of possession of, real property may file a notice of pendency of action.     (b) A party that chooses to file a notice of pendency of action shall:   (i) first, file the notice with the court that has jurisdiction of the action; and     (ii) second, record a copy of the notice filed with the court with the county recorder in the county where the property or any portion of the property is located.       (c) A person may not file a notice of pendency of action unless a case has been filed and is pending in a United States or Utah district court.       (2) The notice shall contain:   (a) the caption of the case, with the names of the parties and the case number;     (b) the object of the action or defense; and     (c) the specific legal description of only the property affected.       (3) From the time of filing the notice, a purchaser, an encumbrancer of the property, or any other party in interest that may be affected by the action is considered to have constructive notice of pendency of action.    Amended by Chapter 306, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1304.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1304.5 - Civil liability for recording wrongful notice of pendency -- Damages.

 Effective 5/10/2016  78B-6-1304.5. Civil liability for recording wrongful notice of pendency -- Damages.  A person is liable to the record owner of real property, or to a person with a leasehold interest in the real property that is damaged by the maintenance of a notice of pendency, for $10,000 or for treble actual damages, whichever is greater, and for reasonable attorney fees and costs, if the person records or causes to be recorded a notice of pendency against the real property, knowing or having reason to know that:   (1) legal action against the property has not been filed as required by Section 78B-6-1303;     (2) the notice is groundless;     (3) the notice fails to comply with the notice requirements of Subsection 78B-6-1303(2); or     (4) the notice contains an intentional material misstatement or false claim.    Enacted by Chapter 306, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1305 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1305 - Disclaimer or default by defendant -- Costs.

78B-6-1305. Disclaimer or default by defendant -- Costs.  The plaintiff may not recover costs of the action if:  (1) the defendant disclaims in his answer any interest or estate in the property; or     (2) allows judgment to be taken against him by refusing to answer.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1306 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1306 - Termination of title pending action -- Judgment -- Damages.

78B-6-1306. Termination of title pending action -- Judgment -- Damages.  If the plaintiff demonstrates a right to recover at the time the action is brought, but his right terminates during the pendency of the action, the verdict and judgment shall be according to the fact, and the plaintiff may recover damages for withholding the property.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1307 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1307 - Setoff or counterclaim for improvements made.

78B-6-1307. Setoff or counterclaim for improvements made.  If permanent improvements have been made by a defendant, or persons under whom the defendant claims in good faith, the value of the improvements, except improvements made upon mining property, shall be allowed as a setoff or counterclaim against the damages recovered for withholding the property.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1308 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1308 - Right of entry pending action for purposes of action.

78B-6-1308. Right of entry pending action for purposes of action.  The court in which an action is pending under this part or for damages for an injury to property may, on motion and upon notice to either party, for good cause shown, issue an order allowing a party the right to enter the property and take surveys and measurements including any tunnels, shafts, or drifts, even though entry must be made through other lands belonging to parties to the action.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1309 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1309 - Order for entry -- Liability for injuries.

78B-6-1309. Order for entry -- Liability for injuries.  The order shall describe the property, and a copy served on the owner or occupant. The party may enter the property with necessary surveyors and assistants, and may take surveys and measurements. The party shall be liable for any unnecessary injury done to the property.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1310 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1310 - Mortgage not considered a conveyance -- Foreclosure necessary.

78B-6-1310. Mortgage not considered a conveyance -- Foreclosure necessary.  A mortgage of real property may not be considered a conveyance which would enable the owner of the mortgage to recover possession of the real property without a foreclosure and sale.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1311 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1311 - Alienation pending action not to prejudice recovery.

78B-6-1311. Alienation pending action not to prejudice recovery.  An action for the recovery of real property against a person in possession cannot be prejudiced by any alienation made by the person, either before or after the commencement of the action.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1312 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1312 - Actions respecting mining claims -- Proof of customs and usage admissible.

78B-6-1312. Actions respecting mining claims -- Proof of customs and usage admissible.  In actions respecting mining claims proof must be admitted of the customs, usages, or regulations established and in force in the district, bar, diggings, or camp in which the claim is located. The customs, usages, or regulations, if not in conflict with the laws of this state or of the United States, shall govern any decision in the action.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1313 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1313 - Temporary injunction in actions involving title to mining claims.

78B-6-1313. Temporary injunction in actions involving title to mining claims.    (1) The court may grant a postponement if:   (a) the court is satisfied that the delay is necessary for either or both parties to adequately prepare for trial; and     (b) the party requesting the postponement is not guilty of laches and is acting in good faith.       (2) The court may provide, as part of its order, that the party obtaining the postponement may not remove from the property which is the subject of the action any valuable quartz, rock, earth, or ores. The court may vacate the postponement order or hold the party in contempt if the order is violated.    Enacted by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1314 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1314 - Service of summons and conclusiveness of judgment.

78B-6-1314. Service of summons and conclusiveness of judgment.  If service of process is made upon unknown defendants by publication, the action shall proceed against the unknown persons in the same manner as against the defendants who are named and upon whom service is made by publication. Any unknown person who has or claims to have any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the property, which is a cloud on the title and adverse to the plaintiff, who has been served as above, and anyone claiming under him, shall be concluded by any judgment in the action even though the unknown person may be under a legal disability.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1315 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 13 - Quiet Title|Section 1315 - Judgment on default -- Court must require evidence -- Conclusiveness of judgment.

78B-6-1315. Judgment on default -- Court must require evidence -- Conclusiveness of judgment.    (1) If the summons has been served and the time for answering has expired, the court shall proceed to hear the cause as in other cases.     (2) The court may examine and determine the legality of the plaintiff's title and the title and claims of all the defendants and all unknown persons.     (3) The court may not enter any judgment by default against unknown defendants, but in all cases shall require evidence of plaintiff's title and possession and hear the evidence offered respecting the claims and title of any of the defendants. The court may enter judgment in accordance with the evidence and the law only after hearing all the evidence.     (4) The judgment shall be conclusive against all the persons named in the summons and complaint who have been served and against all unknown persons as stated in the complaint and summons who have been served by publication.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1401 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 14 - Citizen Participation in Government Act|Section 1401 - Title.

78B-6-1401. Title.  This part is known as the "Citizen Participation in Government Act."  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1402 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 14 - Citizen Participation in Government Act|Section 1402 - Definitions.

78B-6-1402. Definitions.  As used in this part:  (1) "Action involving public participation in the process of government" means any lawsuit, cause of action, claim, cross-claim, counterclaim, or other judicial pleading or filing requesting relief to which this act applies.     (2) "Government" includes a branch, department, agency, instrumentality, official, employee, agent, or other person acting under color of law of the United States, a state, or subdivision of a state or other public authority.     (3) "Moving party" means any person on whose behalf the motion is filed.     (4) "Process of government" means the mechanisms and procedures by which the legislative and executive branches of government make decisions, and the activities leading up to the decisions, including the exercise by a citizen of the right to influence those decisions under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.     (5) "Responding party" means any person against whom the motion described in Section 78B-6-1403 is filed.    Amended by Chapter 254, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1403 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 14 - Citizen Participation in Government Act|Section 1403 - Applicability.

78B-6-1403. Applicability.    (1) A defendant in an action who believes that the action is primarily based on, relates to, or is in response to an act of the defendant while participating in the process of government and is done primarily to harass the defendant, may file:   (a) an answer supported by an affidavit of the defendant detailing his belief that the action is designed to prevent, interfere with, or chill public participation in the process of government, and specifying in detail the conduct asserted to be the participation in the process of government believed to give rise to the complaint; and     (b) a motion for judgment on the pleadings in accordance with the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 12(c).       (2) Affidavits detailing activity not adequately detailed in the answer may be filed with the motion.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 78B-6-1404 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 78B - Judicial Code|Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings|Part 14 - Citizen Participation in Government Act|Section 1404 - Procedures.

78B-6-1404. Procedures.    (1) On the filing of a motion for judgment on the pleadings:   (a) all discovery shall be stayed pending resolution of the motion unless the court orders otherwise;     (b) the trial court shall hear and determine the motion as expeditiously as possible with the moving party providing by clear and convincing evidence that the primary reason for the filing of the complaint was to interfere with the first amendment right of the defendant; and     (c) the moving party shall have a right to seek interlocutory appeal from a trial court order denying the motion or from a trial court failure to rule on the motion in expedited fashion.       (2) The court shall grant the motion and dismiss the action upon a finding that the primary purpose of the action is to prevent, interfere with, or chill the moving party's proper participation in the process of government.     (3) Any government body to which the moving party's acts were directed or the attorney general may intervene to defend or otherwise support the moving party.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session