Utah Statutes
§ 78B-2-114 — Separate trial of statute of limitations issue in malpractice actions.
Utah·Title 78B Judicial Code·Ch. 78B-2 Statutes of Limitations·Part 78B-2-1 General Provisions and Special Actions
(1)An issue raised by the defense regarding the statute of limitations in a case may be tried separately if the action is for professional negligence or for rendering professional services without consent, and against:
(1)(a) a physician;
(1)(b) a surgeon;
(1)(c) a physician assistant;
(1)(d) a dentist;
(1)(e) an osteopathic physician;
(1)(f) a chiropractor;
(1)(g) a physical therapist;
(1)(h) a registered nurse;
(1)(i) a clinical laboratory bioanalyst;
(1)(j) a clinical laboratory technologist; or
(1)(k) a licensed hospital, person, firm, or corporation as the employer of any of the persons in Subsection (1)(a) through (j).
(2)The issue raised may be tried before any other issues in the case are tried. If the issue raised by the defense of the statute of limitations is finally determin
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Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 349, 2019 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 78B-1-101
Title.§ 78B-1-102
Definitions.§ 78B-1-104
Jury composition.§ 78B-1-109
Excuse from jury service -- Postponement.§ 78B-1-110
Limitations on jury service.§ 78B-1-112
Jurors -- Preservation of records.§ 78B-1-114
Jury fee assessments -- Payment.§ 78B-1-115
Jurors -- Penalties.