Section 58-55-604 of the Utah Code states that a contractor may not seek “collection of compensation” in court for any work that requires a license if, at the time the contractor entered into the contract, the contractor was not licensed. In a recent ruling, the Utah Court of Appeals addressed potential common law exceptions to … Continue reading “When Is Failure to Be Properly Licensed a Bar to a Contractor’s Claim in Utah?”

Over the last several years, Faux Law has litigated and evaluated multiple claims against Utah DMV dealer bonds, and this article will address common issues and problems which have arisen in those claims and cases. As is the case with regards to other types of bonds, evaluating these claims is hampered by some ambiguity in … Continue reading “Potential Issues in Evaluating DMV Bond Claims in Utah”

There is no statutory limitation provision specific to the CLB (Contractor License Bond) and the Utah Supreme Court has not addressed this issue. At least three statutes of limitation potentially apply: 78B-2-305.  Within three years. “An action may be brought within three years: (4) for a liability created by the statutes of this state, other … Continue reading “Statute of Limitations and the Utah Contractor License Bond”