Expert Witnesses in Utah Courts

While most Utah lawsuits get resolved through settlement, some go to trial; and of the lawsuits that go to trial, some will involve “expert witnesses.” An expert witness is someone considered to be an expert in a particular trade, practice, or field of study, and is hired to testify in a trial solely regarding topics…

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Amending a Complaint After an Expired Statute of Limitations

If you enjoy watching legal dramas or crime shows, you’ve probably heard the phrase “statute of limitations” come up.  But what does this phrase mean? From State to State, people and businesses may sue each other for various reasons. State laws also dictate certain “deadlines” within which different types of lawsuits can be commenced. For…

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If I am Not a Resident of Utah, Can I Still be Sued in Utah Court?

Sometimes, residents of states other than Utah (and businesses located outside of Utah) will find themselves being sued in a Utah state court. They might wonder: Can I be sued in Utah, or do I have to be sued in my home state? The lawyerly response to that question is: “it depends.” It is typically…

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