Utah Code 78A-2-309. Liability for fees if successful in litigation
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(1) Nothing in this part shall prevent a justice court judge, clerk, constable, or sheriff from collecting regular fees for all services rendered for the indigent individual, in the event the indigent individual is successful in litigation.
Terms Used In Utah Code 78A-2-309
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
(2) All fees and costs shall be regularly taxed and included in any judgment recovered by the indigent individual.
(3) The fees and costs shall be paid to a justice court judge, clerk, constable, or sheriff.
(4) If the indigent individual fails in the action or appeal, the costs of the action or appeal may be adjudged against the indigent individual.