Utah § 78B-3-101.5 Husband and wife -- Actions -- Defense -- Absent spouse.

Utah Statutes

§ 78B-3-101.5 — Husband and wife -- Actions -- Defense -- Absent spouse.

Utah § 78B-3-101.5

Title 78BJudicial Code

Ch. 78B-3Civil Actions

Part 78B-3-1Right to Sue and Be Sued

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 78B-3-101.5 (2026).

Text

(1)If a husband and wife are sued jointly, either or both may defend in each one's own right or for both parties.

(2)Either party to a marriage may sue and be sued in the same manner as if the person is unmarried.

(3)(3)(a) When a spouse has deserted the family, the remaining spouse may prosecute or defend in the absent spouse's name any action which the absent spouse might have prosecuted or defended.

(3)(b) All powers and rights the absent spouse might have shall be extended to the remaining spouse.

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(1) If a husband and wife are sued jointly, either or both may defend in each one's own right or for both parties.
(2) Either party to a marriage may sue and be sued in the same manner as if the person is unmarried.
(3) (3)(a) When a spouse has deserted the family, the remaining spouse may prosecute or defend in the absent spouse's name any action which the absent spouse might have prosecuted or defended.
(3)(b) All powers and rights the absent spouse might have shall be extended to the remaining spouse.