The Utah Business and Chancery Court (BCC), created by the Utah Legislature in 2023 House Bill 216, opened its doors on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The BCC is a specialized court with statewide jurisdiction over complex commercial litigation disputes.
The establishment of the Business and Chancery Court in Utah, as outlined in Utah Code Section 78A-5a-102, marks a significant advancement in the state judicial system, aimed at efficiently addressing complex business disputes and equitable claims. This specialized court serves to streamline legal processes for commercial matters, providing a dedicated forum for resolving intricate issues such as corporate governance, contract disputes, and other business-related litigation.
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By focusing on these areas, the court enhances the predictability and effectiveness of legal resolutions, ultimately fostering a more robust business environment in Utah. The Business and Chancery Court is a trial court with limited and statewide jurisdiction over actions and claims as described in Section 78A-5a-103.
Judge Rita Cornish has been appointed to serve as Utah’s first Business and Chancery Court Judge. To contact the BCC please call the team line at 801-238-7867 or email the team at BCCornishteam@utcourts.gov.
Utah Rules of Business and Chancery Court Procedure can be found at
https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/urbcp.php
Additional information will be posted on the courts website as it becomes available at https://www.utcourts.gov/en/about/courts/bc.html.