Utah § 13-28-9 - Private action.
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§ 13-28-9. Private action.
In addition to any other remedies, a person suffering pecuniary loss because of a violation by another person of this chapter may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction and may recover:
| (1) | the greater of $500 or twice the amount of the pecuniary loss; and |
| (2) | court costs and reasonable attorney's fees as determined by the court. |
Enacted by Chapter 196, 1995 General Session
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Section 13-28-9 ("Private action.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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