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Utah — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for slander

Utah Code § 78B-2-307

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Slander Statute Of Limitations in Utah

For a slander claim in Utah, the governing authority is Utah Code § 78B-2-307, which establishes a four-year statute of limitations. This means that legal action for slander must be initiated within four years from the date the allegedly defamatory statement was published or communicated to a third party. The statute provides specific rules and any applicable exceptions that may affect the calculation of this deadline. The official source, available through the Utah Legislature website, contains the exact statutory text and any related provisions. A worked example below demonstrates how this four-year period is applied to a typical slander scenario. To estimate a specific result for your circumstances, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Utah, the statute of limitations rule is set by Utah Code § 78B-2-307. The verified packet cites Utah Code § 78B-2-307 (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter2/C78B-2-S307.html).

Deadline example

For a Utah slander limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 4 years. The authority packet cites Utah Code § 78B-2-307 (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter2/C78B-2-S307.html).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 4 years.
• The example deadline is 2028-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the slander statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.