US Lawyer Database

For Lawyer-Seekers

YOU DESERVE THE BEST LAWYER

Home » US Law » 2022 Utah Code » Title 78B - Judicial Code » Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings » Part 4 - Declaratory Judgments » Section 401 – Jurisdiction of district courts — Form — Effect.
78B-6-401. Jurisdiction of district courts — Form — Effect.

  • (1) Each district court has the power to issue declaratory judgments determining rights, status, and other legal relations within its respective jurisdiction. An action or proceeding may not be open to objection on the ground that a declaratory judgment or decree is prayed for.
  • (2) The declaration may be either affirmative or negative in form and effect and shall have the force and effect of a final judgment or decree.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session