2006 Utah Code - 78-22-2 — Judgment against sheriff -- When conclusive against sureties on indemnity bond.

     78-22-2.   Judgment against sheriff -- When conclusive against sureties on indemnity bond.
     If an action is brought against a sheriff for an act done by virtue of his office and he gives written notice thereof to the sureties on any bond of indemnity received by him, the judgment recovered therein is conclusive evidence of his right to recover against such sureties; and the court, or judge in vacation, may, on motion, upon notice of five days, order judgment to be entered against them for the amount so recovered, including costs.

No Change Since 1953