(1) All defendants shall set forth in their answers, fully and particularly, the origin, nature, and extent of their respective interests in the property.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-6-1207

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) If a defendant claims a lien on the property by mortgage, judgment, or otherwise, the defendant shall state the original amount and date of the mortgage or judgment, and the amounts remaining unpaid. The defendant shall also state whether the mortgage or judgment has been secured in any other way, and if secured, the extent and nature of the security. If this information is not provided, the defendant shall be considered to have waived any rights to the lien.