# Utah Code § 78B-5-205: Judgment by confession authorized

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_205

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 78B-5-205
- **Heading:** Judgment by confession authorized
- **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-5-205

## Text

A judgment by confession may be entered without action, either for money due or to become due or to secure any person against contingent liability on behalf of the defendant, or both, in the manner prescribed by law. The judgment may be entered in any court having jurisdiction for like amounts.

## 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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