2025 Utah Code
Title 73 - Water and Irrigation
Chapter 2 - State Engineer - Division of Water Rights
Section 28 - Costs and fees in civil actions.

Universal Citation:
UT Code § 73-2-28 (2025)
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73-2-28. Costs and fees in civil actions.
The prevailing party in a civil action is entitled to collect reasonable costs and attorney fees, if that action is brought:
  • (1) under Section 73-1-14;
  • (2) under Section 73-1-15;
  • (3) for injuries caused by a diversion of water for which no water right has been established;
  • (4) for injuries caused by a diversion of water in violation of an existing water right; or
  • (5) for injuries caused by a violation of a written distribution order from the state engineer.


Enacted by Chapter 33, 2005 General Session
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