Utah § 81-3-106 - Actions based on property rights.

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§ 81-3-106. Actions based on property rights.

Effective 9/1/2024
81-3-106.  Actions based on property rights.
     If a married individual obtains possession or control of property belonging to the individual's spouse before or after marriage, the owner of the property may maintain an action therefor, or for any right growing out of the same, in the same manner and to the same extent as if the individual was unmarried.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 366, 2024 General Session

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

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