# Utah Code § 78B-2-105: Effect of death

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_105

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 78B-2-105
- **Heading:** Effect of death
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-2 / § 78B-2-105

## Text

If an individual entitled to bring an action dies before the expiration of the statute of limitations and the cause of action survives, an action may be brought by the individual's representatives within the later of: (1) the statute of limitations; or (2) one year after the day on which the individual died.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 78B-2-101 § 78B-2-101. Definitions of "tax title" and "action."](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-2-102 § 78B-2-102. Time for commencement of actions generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-2-103 § 78B-2-103. Action barred in another state barred in Utah.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-2-104 § 78B-2-104. Effect of absence from state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-2-105 § 78B-2-105. Effect of death.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-2-106 § 78B-2-106. Effect of death of defendant outside this state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_106.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-2-107 § 78B-2-107. Effect of war.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-2-108 § 78B-2-108. Effect of disability -- Minority or mental incompetence -- Damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-2-109 § 78B-2-109. Disability must exist when right of action accrues.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_109.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-2-110 § 78B-2-110. All disabilities must be removed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_110.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-2-111 § 78B-2-111. Failure of action -- Right to commence new action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_111.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-2-112 § 78B-2-112. Effect of injunction or prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_112.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-2-113 § 78B-2-113. Effect of payment, acknowledgment, or promise to pay.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_113.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-2-114 § 78B-2-114. Separate trial of statute of limitations issue in malpractice actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_114.md)

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