This resolution amends court rules to address sanctions and dismissals.
This resolution:
- amends Rule 11 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure to allow a court to order a sanction of a charitable contribution;
- amends Rule 41 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure to allow:a defendant to seek a dismissal of an action or claim when the defendant is named solely for representing another party in the action or a related action; and the award of attorney fees to the defendant in certain circumstances; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.