Utah Code § 78B-6-801 § 78B-6-813
Time for appeal.
Operative Text
Time for appeal. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), either party may, within 10 days, appeal from the judgment rendered. (2) In a private nuisance action described in Section 78B-6a-303, any party may appeal from the judgment rendered within three days.
Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-813 establishes the window of time within which a party in an eviction or unlawful detainer proceeding may challenge a court's judgment by filing an appeal. Under the general rule, either party has 10 days from the date of judgment to initiate that appeal. A narrower three-day window applies specifically to appeals arising from private nuisance actions as defined under Section 78B-6a-303.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-813, property owners and managers involved in eviction or related proceedings should be aware that the deadline to appeal an unfavorable judgment is typically 10 days, and only three days in private nuisance matters under Section 78B-6a-303. Compliant operators generally track judgment dates carefully and work with legal counsel promptly to evaluate whether an appeal is warranted within these tight timeframes. Missing either deadline can forfeit the right to challenge the court's ruling.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-813 gives tenants the same right as landlords to appeal a judgment — generally within 10 days, or within three days if the case involves a private nuisance action under Section 78B-6a-303. Tenants who believe a judgment was issued in error may explore filing a timely appeal or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand what that process involves. Because these deadlines are very short, reaching out to a legal aid organization or attorney as soon as a judgment is entered is a common step tenants take to preserve their options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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