Rule 4 – Process [Effective May 1, 2021]

(a) Signing of summons. The summons must be signed and issued by the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney. Separate summonses may be signed and issued. (b) Time of service. Unless the summons and complaint are accepted, a copy of the summons and complaint in an...

Rule 4 – Process [Effective until May 1, 2021]

(a) Signing of summons. The summons must be signed and issued by the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney. Separate summonses may be signed and issued. (b) Time of service. Unless the summons and complaint are accepted, a copy of the summons and complaint in an...

Rule 3 – Commencement of Action

(a) How commenced. A civil action is commenced (1) by filing a complaint with the court, or (2) by service of a summons together with a copy of the complaint in accordance with Rule 4. If the action is commenced by the service of a summons and a copy of the complaint,...

Rule 1 – General Provisions

Scope of rules. These rules govern the procedure in the courts of the state of Utah in all actions of a civil nature, whether cognizable at law or in equity, and in all statutory proceedings, except as governed by other rules promulgated by this court or statutes...