# Utah Code § 78B-5-103: Court to decide questions of law

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_103

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 78B-5-103
- **Heading:** Court to decide questions of law
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-5 / § 78B-5-103

## Text

All questions of law, including the admissibility of evidence, the facts preliminary to admission, the construction of statutes and other writings, the application of the rules of evidence, and all discussions of law are to be addressed to and decided by the court. Whenever the knowledge of the court is by law made evidence of a fact, the court shall explain the knowledge to the jury, who are to accept it.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 78B-5-101 § 78B-5-101. Right to jury trial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-102 § 78B-5-102. Jury to decide questions of fact.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-103 § 78B-5-103. Court to decide questions of law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-201 § 78B-5-201. Definitions -- Judgment recorded in Registry of Judgments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-202 § 78B-5-202. Duration of judgment -- Judgment as a lien upon real property -- Abstract of judgment -- Small claims judgment not a lien -- Appeal of judgment -- Child support orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_202.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-203 § 78B-5-203. Judgment against party dying after verdict or decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_203.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-204 § 78B-5-204. Judgment against sheriff -- When conclusive against sureties on indemnity bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_204.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-205 § 78B-5-205. Judgment by confession authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_205.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-206 § 78B-5-206. Mileage allowance for judgment debtor required to appear.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_206.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-301 § 78B-5-301. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_301.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-302 § 78B-5-302. Definition -- Filing of foreign judgments -- Postjudgment interest rate -- Status of foreign judgments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_302.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-303 § 78B-5-303. Notice of filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_303.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-304 § 78B-5-304. Stay.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_304.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-305 § 78B-5-305. Lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_305.md)

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