Utah Code 81-3-107. Liability for spouse’s torts
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(1) If a married individual is held liable in a civil action, the plaintiff may recover damages from the individual alone.
Terms Used In Utah Code 81-3-107
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
(2) The spouse of the individual described in Subsection (1) may not be held liable in the civil action, except in an action where the spouse would be jointly liable with the individual if the marriage did not exist.