Utah Code 78B-1-134. Witnesses — Duty to answer questions — Privilege
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(1) A witness shall answer all questions legal and pertinent to the matter in issue, although an answer may establish a claim against the witness.
Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-1-134
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
(2) A witness need not give an answer which will subject him to punishment for a felony.
(3) A witness need not give an answer which will degrade his character, unless it is to the very fact in issue or to a fact from which the fact in issue would be presumed.
(4) A witness must answer as to the fact of any previous conviction of a felony.