Utah Code 32B-15-102. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Death of a third person” includes recovery for all damages, special and general, resulting from the death, except punitive damages.

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Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Injury: includes injury in person, property, or means of support. See Utah Code 32B-15-102
Person: means :
     (24)(a) an individual;
     (24)(b) an association;
     (24)(c) an institution;
     (24)(d) a corporation;
     (24)(e) a company;
     (24)(f) a trust;
     (24)(g) a limited liability company;
     (24)(h) a partnership;
     (24)(i) a political subdivision;
     (24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and
     (24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5

(2)

(2)(a) “Injury” includes injury in person, property, or means of support.

(2)(b) “Injury” also includes recovery for intangibles such as:

(2)(b)(i) mental and emotional injuries;

(2)(b)(ii) loss of affection; and

(2)(b)(iii) loss of companionship.