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ON YOUR OWN BY COMPUTER: The majority of filings are available electronically online through PACER. If you do not have a PACER account, you may register online at . Or call (800) 676-6856 for registration assistance.

On a separate page or pages, write a short and plain statement of the answer to the allegations in the complaint. Number the paragraphs. The answer should correspond to each paragraph in the complaint, with paragraph 1 of the answer corresponding to paragraph 1 of the complaint, etc.

Typically, a defendant will respond to a complaint one of two ways: by filing a motion to dismiss or an answer, sometimes including affirmative defenses, counter-claims, cross-claims and/or third party claims as part of the answer.

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.

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

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.