2017 Utah Code
Title 38 - Liens
Chapter 12 - Notice of Lien Filing
Section 101 - Definitions.

Universal Citation: UT Code § 38-12-101 (2017)
38-12-101. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter:
  • (1) "Lien" means:
    • (a) failure to pay money owed for property, services, or a notice of interest, a judgment, or any other encumbrance on the title, that becomes a charge against or interest in:
      • (i) real property, a building, a structure, or an improvement including any franchise, privilege, appurtenance, machinery, or fixture pertaining to or used in connection with any real property, building, structure, or improvement;
      • (ii) personal property; or
      • (iii) a judgment, settlement, or compromise; or
    • (b) a tax as provided in Section 59-1-1413, 59-5-108, 59-5-208, 59-11-110, or 59-12-112.
  • (2) "Lien" does not mean a charge against or interest in, for failure to pay money owed for property, services, or a judgment, any:
    • (a) bank account;
    • (b) pension; or
    • (c) garnishment.


Amended by Chapter 212, 2009 General Session
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