Utah Code § 13-8-3

Current with legislation effective through 5/2/2024
Section 13-8-3 - Construction contracts and purchase orders - Venue
(1) As used in this section, "construction agreement" means a construction contract, subcontract, or purchase order for the design, construction, installation, or repair of an improvement to real property between a:
(a) construction manager;
(b) general contractor;
(c) subcontractor;
(d) sub-subcontractor;
(e) supplier; or
(f) any combination of the persons described under Subsections (1)(a) through (e).
(2) A provision in a construction agreement requiring a dispute arising under the agreement to be resolved in a forum outside of this state is void and unenforceable as against the public policy of this state if:
(a) one of the parties to the agreement is domiciled in this state; and
(b) work to be done and the equipment and materials to be supplied under the agreement involves a construction project in this state.
(3) This section applies to a construction agreement executed, renewed, or materially modified on or after May 5, 1997.

Utah Code § 13-8-3

Enacted by Chapter 60, 1997 General Session .