2006 Utah Code - 31A-27-302 — Answering the petition -- Hearing -- Appeal.

     31A-27-302.   Answering the petition -- Hearing -- Appeal.
     (1) (a) The insurer shall answer the petition described in Section 31A-27-301 within five working days after receiving notice.
     (b) If the insurer does not answer within the time described in Subsection (1)(a), the court shall issue a rehabilitation order under Section 31A-27-303.
     (2) If the insurer answers and objects to the petition described in Section 31A-27-301, the court shall:
     (a) hear the case as soon as it is convenient; and
     (b) proceed expeditiously to grant or deny the petition.
     (3) (a) The judgment of the court granting or denying the petition may be appealed under the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure.
     (b) If the court's judgment is to grant a petition for rehabilitation, the judgment remains in effect pending the decision on appeal.
     (c) The Supreme Court shall give expeditious review of appeals made under this Subsection (3).

Amended by Chapter 252, 2003 General Session