Utah § 19-8-119 - Apportionment or contribution.
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§ 19-8-119. Apportionment or contribution.
19-8-119. Apportionment or contribution.
| (1) | Any party who incurs costs under a voluntary agreement entered into under this part in excess of the party's liability may seek contribution in an action in a court with jurisdiction under Title 78A, Judiciary and Judicial Administration, from any other party who is or may be liable under Subsection 19-6-302(21) or 19-6-402(29) for the excess costs after providing written notice to any other party that the party bringing the action has entered into a voluntary agreement and will incur costs. |
| (2) | In resolving claims made under Subsection (1), the court shall allocate costs using the standards in Subsection 19-6-310(2). |
Amended by Chapter 14, 2025 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 19-8-119 ("Apportionment or contribution.") 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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