2006 Utah Code - 78-36-8 — Allegations permitted in complaint -- Time for appearance -- Service of summons.

     78-36-8.   Allegations permitted in complaint -- Time for appearance -- Service of summons.
     The plaintiff in his complaint, in addition to setting forth the facts on which he seeks to recover, may set forth any circumstances of fraud, force, or violence which may have accompanied the alleged forcible entry, or forcible or unlawful detainer, and claim damages therefor or compensation for the occupation of the premises, or both. If the unlawful detainer charged is after default in the payment of rent, the complaint shall state the amount of rent due. The court shall indorse on the summons the number of days within which the defendant is required to appear and defend the action, which shall not be less than three or more than 20 days from the date of service. The court may authorize service by publication or mail for cause shown. Service by publication is complete one week after publication. Service by mail is complete three days after mailing. The summons shall be changed in form to conform to the time of service as ordered, and shall be served as in other cases.

Amended by Chapter 123, 1987 General Session