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A small claims case must be filed in the justice court where the defendant resides or where the claim arose (where the events happened). If the defendant resides or the claim arose within a municipality and if the municipality has a justice court, file the case in the municipal justice court.

An unrepresented party may file a new civil case by emailing, mailing, or delivering the cover sheet and initiating documents to the Clerk's Office. Prepare the Civil Cover Sheet and initiating documents (e.g., complaint, petition, notice of removal).

Utah Code Annotated §78A-2-301;Filing Fees - Effective July 1, 2020 Type of Filing, Action, or ServiceSubsectionFeeDivorce or separate maintenanceSubsection (1)(d)(iv)$130.00Small Claims$2,000 or lessSubsection (1)(c)(i)$60.00Greater than $2,000 and less than $7,500Subsection (1)(c)(ii)$100.0058 more rows

A: Anyone (?Plaintiff?) can use Small Claims Court to sue another person or company (?Defendant?) for any reason as long as the claim is for $11,000 or less. A Small Claims Court judgment must be an amount of money; the judgment cannot order the Defendant to do something such as return personal property.

How the papers can be served Mailing them to the last known address provided. Handing them to the person. Emailing them to the most recent email address provided. Leaving them at the person's office with a person in charge or in a receptacle meant for deliveries.

How the papers can be served Mailing them to the last known address provided. Handing them to the person. Emailing them to the most recent email address provided. Leaving them at the person's office with a person in charge or in a receptacle meant for deliveries.