Utah Code 38-1a-702. Parties — Consolidation of separate actions
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(1) In an action under this part, subject to the time restrictions under Subsection 38-1a-701(2):
Terms Used In Utah Code 38-1a-702
- Claimant: means a person entitled to claim a preconstruction or construction lien. See Utah Code 38-1a-102
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(1)(a) a claimant who is not contesting the claim of another claimant may join as a plaintiff;
(1)(b) a claimant who fails or refuses to become a plaintiff may be made a defendant; and
(1)(c) a claimant who is not made a party may intervene at any time before the final hearing.
(2) If separate actions are commenced under this part to enforce preconstruction or construction liens on the same property, the court may consolidate the actions and make all claimants parties to the consolidated action.