§ 78B-2-108. Effect of disability -- Minority or mental incompetence -- Damages.

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Utah Code › Title 78B › Chapter 78B-2 › § 78B-2-108

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(1) An individual may not bring a cause of action while the individual is: (a) under 18 years old; or (b) mentally incompetent without a legal guardian. (2) During the time that an individual is underage or mentally incompetent, the statute of limitations for a cause of action other than for the recovery of real property may not run. (3) A cause of action under this section includes any claim: (a) for general or special damages; or (b) for which a parent or legal guardian of an individual described in Subsection (1) may be financially responsible for the payment of general or special damages.

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