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nuisance claim in Utah

11 Utah opinions name it 2 courts 1940–2026 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Utah courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Branch v. Western Petroleum, Inc.green
utah · 1982 · cited in 3 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1990–1998
2 sentences

1998Utah courts recognize that "[w]hen the conditions giving rise to a nuisance are also a violation of a statutory prohibition, those conditions constitute a nuisance per se." Branch v. Western Petroleum, Inc., 657 P.2d 267, 276 (Utah 1982); accord Turnbaugh v. Anderson, 793 P.2d 939, 943 (Utah Ct.App.1990); see also Erickson v. Sorensen, 877 P.2d 144, 149 (Utah Ct.App.1994) ("Nuisance per se exists when the conduct creating the nuisance is also specifically prohibited by statute — not just that it is unlawful in the *779 broader sense necessary to show a nuisance under the public nuisance statut

1998Utah courts recognize that “[w]hen the conditions giving rise to a nuisance are also a violation of a statutory prohibition, those conditions constitute a nuisance per se.” Branch v. Western Petroleum, Inc., 657 P.2d 267, 276 (Utah 1982); accord Turnbaugh v. Anderson, 793 P.2d 939, 943 (Utah Ct.App.1990); see also Erickson v. Sorensen, 877 P.2d 144, 149 (Utah Ct.App.1994) (“Nuisance per se exists when the conduct creating the nuisance is also specifically prohibited by statute — not just that it is unlawful in the broader sense necessary to show a nuisance under the public nuisance statute.”).

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Ledfors v. Emery County School Districtgreen
utah · 1993 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Dist., 849 P.2d 1162, 1164 (Utah 1993). [2] In addition, Branam and Williams dealt with the language of a different statute.

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O'Neal v. Department of the Armygreen
pamd · 1994 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See, e.g., Adkins v. Thomas Solvent Co., 440 Mich. 293 , 487 N.W.2d 715, 721 (1992); Berry v. Armstrong Rubber Co., 989 F.2d 822, 829 (5th Cir.1993); Adams v. Star Enters., 51 F.3d 417 , 423 (4th Cir.1995); O’Neal v. Department of Army, 852 F.Supp. 327, 336-37 (M.D.Pa.1994); Santa Fe Partnership v. ARCO Prods.

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James Berry, Sr., James Berry, Sr. v. The Armstrong Rubber Company, J. Wesley Cooper v. The Armstrong Rubber Companygreen
ca5 · 1993 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See, e.g., Adkins v. Thomas Solvent Co., 440 Mich. 293 , 487 N.W.2d 715, 721 (1992); Berry v. Armstrong Rubber Co., 989 F.2d 822, 829 (5th Cir.1993); Adams v. Star Enters., 51 F.3d 417 , 423 (4th Cir.1995); O’Neal v. Department of Army, 852 F.Supp. 327, 336-37 (M.D.Pa.1994); Santa Fe Partnership v. ARCO Prods.

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Turnbaugh v. Andersongreen
utahctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Utah courts recognize that "[w]hen the conditions giving rise to a nuisance are also a violation of a statutory prohibition, those conditions constitute a nuisance per se." Branch v. Western Petroleum, Inc., 657 P.2d 267, 276 (Utah 1982); accord Turnbaugh v. Anderson, 793 P.2d 939, 943 (Utah Ct.App.1990); see also Erickson v. Sorensen, 877 P.2d 144, 149 (Utah Ct.App.1994) ("Nuisance per se exists when the conduct creating the nuisance is also specifically prohibited by statute — not just that it is unlawful in the *779 broader sense necessary to show a nuisance under the public nuisance statut

1998Utah courts recognize that “[w]hen the conditions giving rise to a nuisance are also a violation of a statutory prohibition, those conditions constitute a nuisance per se.” Branch v. Western Petroleum, Inc., 657 P.2d 267, 276 (Utah 1982); accord Turnbaugh v. Anderson, 793 P.2d 939, 943 (Utah Ct.App.1990); see also Erickson v. Sorensen, 877 P.2d 144, 149 (Utah Ct.App.1994) (“Nuisance per se exists when the conduct creating the nuisance is also specifically prohibited by statute — not just that it is unlawful in the broader sense necessary to show a nuisance under the public nuisance statute.”).

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Erickson v. Sorensengreen
utahctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Utah courts recognize that "[w]hen the conditions giving rise to a nuisance are also a violation of a statutory prohibition, those conditions constitute a nuisance per se." Branch v. Western Petroleum, Inc., 657 P.2d 267, 276 (Utah 1982); accord Turnbaugh v. Anderson, 793 P.2d 939, 943 (Utah Ct.App.1990); see also Erickson v. Sorensen, 877 P.2d 144, 149 (Utah Ct.App.1994) ("Nuisance per se exists when the conduct creating the nuisance is also specifically prohibited by statute — not just that it is unlawful in the *779 broader sense necessary to show a nuisance under the public nuisance statut

1998Utah courts recognize that “[w]hen the conditions giving rise to a nuisance are also a violation of a statutory prohibition, those conditions constitute a nuisance per se.” Branch v. Western Petroleum, Inc., 657 P.2d 267, 276 (Utah 1982); accord Turnbaugh v. Anderson, 793 P.2d 939, 943 (Utah Ct.App.1990); see also Erickson v. Sorensen, 877 P.2d 144, 149 (Utah Ct.App.1994) (“Nuisance per se exists when the conduct creating the nuisance is also specifically prohibited by statute — not just that it is unlawful in the broader sense necessary to show a nuisance under the public nuisance statute.”).

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Adkins v. Thomas Solvent Co.green
mich · 1992 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See, e.g., Adkins v. Thomas Solvent Co., 440 Mich. 293 , 487 N.W.2d 715, 721 (1992); Berry v. Armstrong Rubber Co., 989 F.2d 822, 829 (5th Cir.1993); Adams v. Star Enters., 51 F.3d 417 , 423 (4th Cir.1995); O’Neal v. Department of Army, 852 F.Supp. 327, 336-37 (M.D.Pa.1994); Santa Fe Partnership v. ARCO Prods.

1998See, e.g., Adkins v. Thomas Solvent Co., 440 Mich. 293 , 487 N.W.2d 715, 721 (1992); Berry v. Armstrong Rubber Co., 989 F.2d 822, 829 (5th Cir.1993); Adams v. Star Enters., 51 F.3d 417 , 423 (4th Cir.1995); O’Neal v. Department of Army, 852 F.Supp. 327, 336-37 (M.D.Pa.1994); Santa Fe Partnership v. ARCO Prods.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Utah. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Liley v. Cedar Springs Ranch Inc. green
utahctapp · 2017
2 sentences

2026“The grant or denial of summary judgment presents a question of law and is reviewed for correctness.” Liley v. Cedar Springs Ranch Inc., 2017 UT App 166, ¶ 11 , 405 P.3d 817 .

2026“The grant or denial of summary judgment presents a question of law and is reviewed for correctness.” Liley v. Cedar Springs Ranch Inc., 2017 UT App 166, ¶ 11 , 405 P.3d 817 .

22026–2026
Rosser v. Elite Craft Homes green
utahctapp · 2026
1 sentence

2026CONCLUSION ¶43 We affirm the district court’s grant of summary judgment on intentional trespass and conclude that Utah law does not 20231023-CA 17 2026 UT App 16 Rosser v. Elite Craft Homes recognize a claim for negligent trespass.

12026–2026
cluster 10847911 green
·
1 sentence

2026“The grant or denial of summary judgment presents a question of law and is reviewed for 20231023-CA 5 2026 UT App 66 Rosser v. Elite Craft Homes correctness.” Liley v. Cedar Springs Ranch Inc., 2017 UT App 166, ¶ 11 , 405 P.3d 817 .

12026–2026
State v. Rynhart green
utahctapp · 2025
1 sentence

2025Rynhart also claims that the derivative issues related to this misdemeanor—the supervision history and supervision risk 20230262-CA 16 2025 UT App 148 State v. Rynhart point allocations—were erroneous.

12025–2025
3 Dimensional Contractors v. Utah Associated green
utahctapp · 2024
1 sentence

2024We therefore do not further separately discuss the nuisance claim in connection with this discussion. 20210935-CA 32 2024 UT App 35 Utah Associated Mun.

12024–2024
DAYNIGHT, LLC v. Mobilight, Inc. green
utahctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2016The district court specifically invoked the remedies available for spoliation of evidence under rule 87(b) of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, which were made avallable by rule 87(e). 1 T6 A similar case, Daynight LLC v. Mobilight, Inc., 2011 UT App 28 , 248 P.3d. 1010, involved an appeal of a decision to grant a motion for sanctions for spoliation and enter a default judgment, This court stated that the provision now appearing in rule 87(e) allowed a district court to take "any action authorized by [rule 37(b)(Q) ] if a party destroys, conceals, alters, tampers with or fails to preserve a d

2016The district court specifically invoked the remedies available for spoliation of evidence under rule 87(b) of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, which were made avallable by rule 87(e). 1 T6 A similar case, Daynight LLC v. Mobilight, Inc., 2011 UT App 28 , 248 P.3d. 1010, involved an appeal of a decision to grant a motion for sanctions for spoliation and enter a default judgment, This court stated that the provision now appearing in rule 87(e) allowed a district court to take "any action authorized by [rule 37(b)(Q) ] if a party destroys, conceals, alters, tampers with or fails to preserve a d

12016–2016
Adams v. Star Enterprise green
ca4 · 1995
1 sentence

1998See, e.g., Adkins v. Thomas Solvent Co., 440 Mich. 293 , 487 N.W.2d 715, 721 (1992); Berry v. Armstrong Rubber Co., 989 F.2d 822, 829 (5th Cir.1993); Adams v. Star Enters., 51 F.3d 417 , 423 (4th Cir.1995); O’Neal v. Department of Army, 852 F.Supp. 327, 336-37 (M.D.Pa.1994); Santa Fe Partnership v. ARCO Prods.

11998–1998
Philip Mowrer, as Administrator of the Estate of Estelle Lowe, Deceased v. Ashland Oil & Refining Co., Inc. green
ca7 · 1975
2 sentences

1994In addition, "[t]he doctrine of nuisance `has reference to the interests invaded, to the damage or harm inflicted, and not to any particular *148 kind of action or omission which has led to the invasion.'" Id. (quoting William L.

1994In addition, “[t]he doctrine of nuisance ‘has reference to the interests invaded, to the damage or harm inflicted, and not to any particular kind of action or omission which has led to the invasion.’ ” Id. (quoting William L.

11994–1994
State v. Kallas green
utah · 1939
2 sentences

1940The case of State v. Kallas, 97 Utah 492 , 94 P. 2d 414 , holds that proof of a single sale will not establish the corpus delicti where one is charged with maintaining a common nuisance in violation of Sec. 195, Chap. 48, Laws Utah 1985, as amended by Chap. 49, Laws Utah 1937, and subjecting property to forfeiture.

1940The case of State v. Kallas, 97 Utah 492 , 94 P. 2d 414 , holds that proof of a single sale will not establish the corpus delicti where one is charged with maintaining a common nuisance in violation of Sec. 195, Chap. 48, Laws Utah 1985, as amended by Chap. 49, Laws Utah 1937, and subjecting property to forfeiture.

11940–1940

Where else courts name it

TX 82 (1948–2026) CA 78 (1905–2026) CT 64 (1907–2026) GA 58 (1942–2025) MI 56 (1959–2026) WA 33 (1953–2026) OH 32 (1981–2026) NY 31 (1917–2026) IA 29 (1915–2024) WI 27 (1942–2025) MO 22 (1983–2025) MA 21 (1928–2023) MD 17 (1954–2026) IL 17 (1976–2025) IN 17 (1988–2024) VA 16 (1939–2024) KS 15 (1901–2024) TN 14 (1943–2019) NJ 13 (1953–2025) UT 11 (1940–2026) PA 11 (1945–2019) OK 10 (1996–2023) ME 9 (1951–2025) AL 9 (1912–2023) MN 8 (1984–2016) VT 7 (2008–2025) AZ 7 (2014–2025) ND 7 (1986–2020) SD 6 (1990–2025) MT 6 (1922–2015) CO 5 (2001–2025) FL 5 (1986–2025) OR 5 (1935–2014) MS 5 (1997–2021) NM 5 (1985–2026) NH 5 (2008–2025) LA 5 (1982–2010) NV 4 (1993–2021) WV 4 (1891–2018) SC 4 (1932–2015) AR 4 (1999–2026) DC 4 (1991–2025) KY 4 (1924–2020) NC 4 (2001–2019) ID 4 (1981–2020) RI 4 (1985–2019) AK 2 (2002–2010) HI 2 (2008–2019)

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