Construction Litigation in Utah
This page covers construction litigation as it applies in Utah — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what construction litigation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern construction litigation in Utah
Utah state law
- Title 31A › Chapter 27a — Insurer Receivership Act › Part 1 — General ProvisionsUT 31A § 31A-27a-101
- Title 31A › Chapter 27a — Insurer Receivership Act › Part 1 — General ProvisionsUT 31A § 31A-27a-102
- Title 38 › Chapter 1a — Preconstruction and Construction Liens › Part 3 — Provisions Applicable to Preconstruction Liens and Construction LiensUT 38 § 38-1a-308
- Title 40 › Chapter 10 — Coal Mining and ReclamationUT 40 § 40-10-9
- Title 53 › Chapter 2e — EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate CompactUT 53 § 53-2e-101
- Title 58 › Chapter 24c — Physical Therapy Licensure CompactUT 58 § 58-24c-102
Federal law
- Davis-Bacon Act
Requires payment of locally prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects. Codified at 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141–3148.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for construction litigation in Utah.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.