# Utah Code § 57-1-11: Claimant out of possession may convey

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_11

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 57-1-11
- **Heading:** Claimant out of possession may convey
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 57 / Chapter 57-1 / § 57-1-11

## Text

Any person claiming title to any real estate may, notwithstanding there may be an adverse possession thereof, sell and convey the claimant's interest therein in the same manner and with the same effect as if the claimant were in the actual possession thereof.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 57-1-1 § 57-1-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_1.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-2 § 57-1-2. Words of inheritance not required to pass fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_2.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-3 § 57-1-3. Grant of fee simple presumed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_3.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-4 § 57-1-4. Attempted conveyance of more than grantor owns -- Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_4.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-5 § 57-1-5. Creation of joint tenancy presumed -- Tenancy in common -- Severance of joint tenancy -- Tenants by the entirety -- Tenants holding as community property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_5.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-5.1 § 57-1-5.1. Termination of an interest in real estate -- Affidavit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_5.1.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-10 § 57-1-10. After-acquired title passes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_10.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-11 § 57-1-11. Claimant out of possession may convey.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_11.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-12 § 57-1-12. Form of warranty deed -- Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_12.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-12.5 § 57-1-12.5. Form of special warranty deed -- Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_12.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-13 § 57-1-13. Form of quitclaim deed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_13.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-14 § 57-1-14. Form of mortgage -- Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_14.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-15 § 57-1-15. Effect of recording assignment of mortgage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_15.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-19 § 57-1-19. Trust deeds -- Definitions of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_19.md)

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