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You can only sue someone to get money in small claims cases. You cannot ask the court to order the other person to do something (like give back property). The most you can ask for is $15,000. That amount includes lawyer fees, but does not include court costs or interest. Utah Code Section 78A-8-102.

Rule 12. (a) Any party may appeal a final order or judgment within 28 calendar days after entry of judgment or order or after denial of a motion to set aside the judgment or order, whichever is later.

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.

If you have been served with a Petition for Divorce, and there's something in the Petition that you don't agree with, you must file a written response with the court within 20 days of the date of service if you were served in Utah. If you were served outside of Utah, you have 30 days to file your written response.

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.