Utah Statutes
§ 38-1a-303 — Limits on attachment, garnishment, and execution levy -- Subcontractor lien not affected by payments, debts, offsets, and counterclaims involving other parties.
Utah·Title 38 Liens·Ch. 38-1a Preconstruction and Construction Liens·Part 38-1a-3 Provisions Applicable to Preconstruction Liens and Construction Liens
(1)An assignment, attachment, or garnishment of or encumbrance or execution levy on money that an owner owes to an original contractor is not valid as against a subcontractor's preconstruction or construction lien.
(2)An assignment, attachment, or garnishment of or encumbrance or execution levy on money that an original contractor owes to a subcontractor is not valid as against a lien of a laborer employed by the day or piece.
(3)The preconstruction or construction lien of a subcontractor may not be diminished, impaired, or otherwise affected by:
(3)(a) a payment, whether in cash or in-kind, to the original contractor or another subcontractor;
(3)(b) a debt owed by the original contractor to the owner;
(3)(c) a debt owed by another subcontractor to the original contractor or to a third
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Legislative History
Enacted by Chapter 278, 2012 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 38-10-101
Definitions.§ 38-10-103
Nonimpairment of lien attached to estate less than fee or to equitable or legal contingent interest.§ 38-10-104
Limitation of interests covered by lien.§ 38-10-106
Enforcement -- Time for -- Lis pendens -- Action for debt not affected -- Execution on an interest.§ 38-10-108
Limitation upon owner's liability.§ 38-10-110
Cancellation of lien.§ 38-10-111
Abuse of lien right -- Penalty.§ 38-10-112
Assignment of lien.§ 38-10-114
Attorney fees.