Utah § 73-4-24 - Petition for expedited hearing of objection -- Petition for limited determination.
Full text of Utah Utah Code § 73-4-24 — Petition for expedited hearing of objection -- Petition for limited determination., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 73-4-24. Petition for expedited hearing of objection -- Petition for limited determination.
Effective 5/10/2016 73-4-24.
Petition for expedited hearing of objection -- Petition for limited determination.
(1)
A claimant to the use of water may petition the court to expedite the hearing of a valid, timely objection to a report and proposed determination prepared in accordance with Section 73-4-11 in which the claimant has a direct interest.
(2)
A petition under Subsection (1) shall identify any party directly affected by the objection, if known to the claimant, and state why the hearing of the objection should be expedited.
(3)
A petitioner under Subsection (1) shall notify those affected by the petition as directed by the court.
(4)
The court may grant a petition under Subsection (1) if:
(a)
the court finds that the expedited hearing is necessary in the interest of justice;
(b)
granting the petition will facilitate a reasonably prompt resolution of the matters raised in the objection; and
(c)
granting the petition does not prejudice the right of another claimant.
(5)
During the pendency of a general adjudication suit, a claimant or group of claimants may petition the court to direct the state engineer to prepare a proposed determination and hydrographic survey map for a limited area within the general adjudication area in which the claimant or group of claimants has a claim.
(6)
The court may grant a petition under Subsection (5) if:
(a)
the claimant or group of claimants will suffer prejudice if the petition is not granted;
(b)
the matters raised by the claimant or group of claimants are proper for determination in a general adjudication;
(c)
granting the petition will not unduly burden the state engineer's resources; and
(d)
granting the petition will not unduly interfere with the state engineer's discretion to allocate resources for the preparation of another proposed determination.
(7)
If the court grants a petition under this section, the state engineer shall comply with this chapter in satisfying the court's order.
Section 73-4-24 ("Petition for expedited hearing of objection -- Petition for limited determination.") 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.
How do I cite Utah § 73-4-24?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 73-4-24" (Utah). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Utah law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Utah official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Utah attorney.
How does Utah § 73-4-24 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Utah can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
