Initial Civil Appeals: Utah | Practical Law

Initial Civil Appeals: Utah | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in Utah. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal, arguing the appeal, and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).

Initial Civil Appeals: Utah

Practical Law State Q&A w-000-4510 (Approx. 23 pages)

Initial Civil Appeals: Utah

by Robert S. Clark, Cheylynn Hayman, and Rick D. Rose, Parr Brown Gee & Loveless, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 06 Sep 2023 • United States, Utah
A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in Utah. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal, arguing the appeal, and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Utah courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigation (such as remote proceedings). Check Utah State Courts: Alerts and Information for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.