Utah § 7-28-102 - Scope -- Choice of law -- Forum.

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§ 7-28-102. Scope -- Choice of law -- Forum.

Effective 5/7/2025
7-28-102.  Scope -- Choice of law -- Forum.
(1)This chapter applies to a special deposit under an account agreement that states the intention of the parties to establish a special deposit governed by this chapter, regardless of whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a reasonable relation to this state.
(2)The parties to an account agreement may choose a forum in this state for settling a dispute arising out of the special deposit, regardless of whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a reasonable relation to this state.
(3)This chapter does not affect:
(a)a right or obligation relating to a deposit other than a special deposit under this chapter; or
(b)the voidability of a deposit or transfer that is fraudulent or voidable under other law.


Enacted by Chapter 482, 2025 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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