Utah Code § 78B-2-114

Separate trial of statute of limitations issue in malpractice actions
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(1) An issue raised by the defense regarding the statute of limitations in a case may be tried
separately if the action is for professional negligence or for rendering professional services
without consent, and against:
(a) a physician;
(b) a surgeon;
(c) a physician assistant;
(d) a dentist;
(e) an osteopathic physician;
(f) a chiropractor;
(g) a physical therapist;
(h) a registered nurse;
(i) a clinical laboratory bioanalyst;
(j) a clinical laboratory technologist; or
(k) a licensed hospital, person, firm, or corporation as the employer of any of the persons in
Subsection (1)(a) through (j).
(2) The issue raised may be tried before any other issues in the case are tried. If the issue raised
by the defense of the statute of limitations is finally determined in favor of the plaintiff, the
remaining issues shall then be tried.

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