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Quiet Title and Property Rights Cases in Utah Courts

When two people dispute who holds rights in a piece of land, Utah law gives a way to settle it in court. For attorneys who handle boundary, title, and ownership disputes, those filings are a source of clients, though a small one.

What does the statute allow?

Utah Code 78B-6-1301 says a person may bring an action against another person to determine rights, interests, or claims to or in personal or real property. That is the quiet title action in plain terms.

What is a notice of pendency?

Under section 78B-6-1303, a party to a court action that affects title to, or the right of possession of, real property may file a notice of pendency of action, then record a copy with the county recorder where the property sits. It warns buyers and lenders that a case is pending.

Which case type are these filed under?

We have not confirmed it. The court's case type list includes "Property Rights" (PR), and we count that type in our property category, but we have not checked that quiet title actions are filed under it. Treat PR as the closest match, not a guarantee.

Who is the lead?

Either the plaintiff or the defendant, delivered only when no attorney of record is listed. We counted about 4 property rights cases in our sample week, so expect a small number. See how many property cases are filed in Utah.

Where do you go next?

Read wrongful lien cases in Utah and Utah property and real estate leads. Leads are $0.50 each; see pricing.

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