# Utah Code § 78B-2-106: Effect of death of defendant outside this state

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_2_106

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 78B-2-106
- **Heading:** Effect of death of defendant outside this state
- **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-2-106

## Text

If a person against whom a cause of action exists dies outside the state, the time which elapses between his death and the expiration of one year after this state issues letters testamentary or letters of administration is not a part of the time limited for the commencement of an action against his executor or administrator.

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