Section 7 – Time, how computed.
68-3-7. Time, how computed. (1) A person shall compute the period of time provided by law to perform an act by: (a) excluding the first day; and (b) except as provided in Subsection (2), including the last day. (2) If the last day is a legal holiday, a Saturday, or a Sunday, then a person […]
Section 1 – Common law adopted.
68-3-1. Common law adopted. The common law of England so far as it is not repugnant to, or in conflict with, the constitution or laws of the United States, or the constitution or laws of this state, and so far only as it is consistent with and adapted to the natural and physical conditions of […]
Section 2 – Statutes in derogation of common law not strictly construed — Rules of equity prevail.
68-3-2. Statutes in derogation of common law not strictly construed — Rules of equity prevail. (1) The rule of the common law that a statute in derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed does not apply to the Utah Code. (2) A statute of the Utah Code establishes the law of this […]
Section 3 – Retroactive effect.
68-3-3. Retroactive effect. A provision of the Utah Code is not retroactive, unless the provision is expressly declared to be retroactive. Amended by Chapter 254, 2010 General Session
Section 4 – Civil and criminal remedies not merged.
68-3-4. Civil and criminal remedies not merged. When the violation of a right admits of both a civil and criminal remedy, the right to prosecute the one is not merged in the other. No Change Since 1953
Section 5 – Effect of repeal.
68-3-5. Effect of repeal. The repeal of a statute does not revive a statute previously repealed, or affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any penalty incurred, or any action or proceeding commenced under or by virtue of the statute repealed. No Change Since 1953