Utah § 10-7-72 - Appearance by agent of corporation -- Bench warrant for default.
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§ 10-7-72. Appearance by agent of corporation -- Bench warrant for default.
10-7-72. Appearance by agent of corporation -- Bench warrant for default.
| (1) | At the time appointed in the summons, the corporation shall appear by agent or attorney and plead thereto the same as a natural person. |
| (2) | In case no appearance is made on or before the hour appointed, the court may issue a bench warrant for the person served as the officer or agent of the corporation, requiring him to be brought forthwith before the court to plead on its behalf. |
Amended by Chapter 354, 2025 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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