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Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code
Chapter 3 - Aging and Adult Services
Part 3 - Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult
Section 314 - Private right of action -- Estate asset -- Attorney fees.
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UT Code § 62A-3-314 (2021)
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62A-3-314. Private right of action -- Estate asset -- Attorney fees.
Amended by Chapter 176, 2007 General Session
- (1) A vulnerable adult who suffers harm or financial loss as a result of exploitation has a private right of action against the perpetrator.
- (2) Upon the death of a vulnerable adult, any cause of action under this section shall constitute an asset of the estate of the vulnerable adult.
- (3) If the plaintiff prevails in an action brought under this section, the court may order that the defendant pay the costs and reasonable attorney fees of the plaintiff.
- (4) If the defendant prevails in an action brought under this section, the court may order that the plaintiff pay the costs and reasonable attorney fees of the defendant, if the court finds that the action was frivolous, unreasonable, or taken in bad faith.
Amended by Chapter 176, 2007 General Session
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