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In small claims cases, a party can represent themselves, be represented by a Utah lawyer, or be represented by an employee of a company. The court can also give permission for a non-lawyer to represent someone as long as the non-lawyer is not being paid.

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.

Utah Code Annotated §78A-2-301;Filing Fees - Effective July 1, 2020 Type of Filing, Action, or ServiceSubsectionFeeGuardianship of an Adult Disabled ChildSubsection (1)(b)(vii)$35.00Motion to Renew Civil Judgment$2,000 or lessSubsection (1)(l)$45.00Greater than $2,000 and less than $10,000Subsection (1)(l)$100.0058 more rows

Time to Respond The summons will say how many days the defendant has to respond. In most cases, if the defendant is served in Utah, they must file their answer within 21 calendar days after the date of service. If the defendant is served outside Utah, they must file an answer within 30 calendar days after service.

A party's approval as to form of a proposed order certifies that the proposed order accurately reflects the court's decision. Approval as to form does not waive objections to the substance of the order.

(1) The fee for filing a small claims affidavit is: (a) $60 if the claim for damages or amount in interpleader exclusive of justice court costs, interest, and attorney fees is $2,000 or less; (b) $100 if the claim for damages or amount in interpleader exclusive of justice court costs, interest, and attorney fees is ...