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Utah — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for wrongful death

Utah Code § 78B-2-307

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Wrongful Death Statute Of Limitations in Utah

Utah Code § 78B-2-307 governs the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims in the state. This statute establishes a four-year period within which a wrongful death action must be commenced. The limitation period begins to run from the date of the decedent’s death, as specified by the statute. The official source provides the exact statutory language, including any applicable exceptions or conditions that may affect the calculation. The worked example below demonstrates how the four-year period applies to a specific date of death. To estimate the deadline for a particular case, the DocketMath calculator uses the statutory rule and the relevant date to compute the expiration date.

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 wrongful death 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 wrongful death 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.