2019 Utah Code
Title 13 - Commerce and Trade
Chapter 21 - Credit Services Organizations Act
Section 9 - Damages -- Punitive damages -- Attorney's fees and costs -- Remedies.

Universal Citation: UT Code § 13-21-9 (2019)
13-21-9. Damages -- Punitive damages -- Attorney's fees and costs -- Remedies.
  • (1) Any buyer injured by a violation of this chapter may bring any action for recovery of damages. Judgment shall be entered for actual damages, but in no case less than the amount paid by the buyer to the credit services organization, plus reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. An award may also be entered for punitive damages.
  • (2) The remedies provided under this chapter are in addition to any other procedures or remedies for any violation or conduct provided for in any other law.
  • (3) The Division of Consumer Protection may maintain an action for damages or injunctive relief on behalf of itself or any other person to enforce compliance with this chapter. Any judgment granted in favor of the division shall include, in addition to any other monetary award or injunctive relief, an award of reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, and costs of investigation.


Amended by Chapter 96, 1988 General Session
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