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burden of demonstrating error in Utah

9 Utah opinions name it 1 courts 1991–2025 3 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Steffensen v. Smith's Management Corp.green
utahctapp · 1991 · cited in 4 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2025
2 sentences

2025Corp., 820 P.2d 482, 489 (Utah Ct. App. 1991) (“On appeal, the appellant has the burden of demonstrating an error was prejudicial—that there is a reasonable likelihood that the error affected the outcome of the proceedings.” (cleaned up)).

2025Corp., 820 P.2d 482, 489 (Utah Ct. App. 1991) (“On appeal, the appellant has the burden of demonstrating an error was prejudicial—that there is a reasonable likelihood that the error affected the outcome of the proceedings.” (quotation simplified)), aff’d, 862 P.2d 1342 (Utah 1993). 20230483-CA 8 2025 UT App 43 Nelson v. Nelson not render the totality of the evidence insufficient.

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In re P.D. (E.D. v. State)green
utahctapp · 2013 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See In re P.D. , 2013 UT App 162 , ¶ 11, 306 P.3d 817 ("On appeal, the appellant has the burden of demonstrating an error was prejudicial-that there is a reasonable likelihood that the error affected the outcome of the proceedings." (quotation simplified) ).

2018See In re P.D., 2013 UT App 162 , ¶ 11, 306 P.3d 817 (“On appeal, the appellant has the burden of demonstrating an error was prejudicial—that there is a reasonable likelihood that the error affected the outcome of the proceedings.” (quotation simplified)).

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E.D. v. Stategreen
utahctapp · 2013 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See In re P.D. , 2013 UT App 162 , ¶ 11, 306 P.3d 817 ("On appeal, the appellant has the burden of demonstrating an error was prejudicial-that there is a reasonable likelihood that the error affected the outcome of the proceedings." (quotation simplified) ).

2018See In re P.D., 2013 UT App 162 , ¶ 11, 306 P.3d 817 (“On appeal, the appellant has the burden of demonstrating an error was prejudicial—that there is a reasonable likelihood that the error affected the outcome of the proceedings.” (quotation simplified)).

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Covey v. Coveygreen
utahctapp · 2003 · cited in 4 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2024
2 sentences

2024Moreover, it’s not enough for him to make a bald assertion of the harm; he also bears “the burden of demonstrating an error was prejudicial—that there is a reasonable likelihood that the error affected the outcome of the proceedings.” Covey v. Covey, 2003 UT App 380, ¶ 21 , 80 P.3d 553 (emphasis added) (cleaned up), cert. denied, 90 P.3d 1041 (Utah 2004).

2024Moreover, it’s not enough for him to make a bald assertion of the harm; he also bears “the burden of demonstrating an error was prejudicial—that there is a reasonable likelihood that the error affected the outcome of the proceedings.” Covey v. Covey, 2003 UT App 380, ¶ 21 , 80 P.3d 553 (emphasis added) (cleaned up), cert. denied, 90 P.3d 1041 (Utah 2004).

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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 (7)

CaseCitedYears
Steffensen v. Smith's Management Corp. green
utah · 1993
1 sentence

2025Corp., 820 P.2d 482, 489 (Utah Ct. App. 1991) (“On appeal, the appellant has the burden of demonstrating an error was prejudicial—that there is a reasonable likelihood that the error affected the outcome of the proceedings.” (quotation simplified)), aff’d, 862 P.2d 1342 (Utah 1993). 20230483-CA 8 2025 UT App 43 Nelson v. Nelson not render the totality of the evidence insufficient.

12025–2025
Nelson v. Nelson green
utahctapp · 2025
1 sentence

2025Corp., 820 P.2d 482, 489 (Utah Ct. App. 1991) (“On appeal, the appellant has the burden of demonstrating an error was prejudicial—that there is a reasonable likelihood that the error affected the outcome of the proceedings.” (quotation simplified)), aff’d, 862 P.2d 1342 (Utah 1993). 20230483-CA 8 2025 UT App 43 Nelson v. Nelson not render the totality of the evidence insufficient.

12025–2025
Clarke v. Clarke green
utahctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2025It is the role of the factfinder to examine and resolve such conflicts.”); Clarke v. Clarke, 2012 UT App 328, ¶ 28 , 292 P.3d 76 (“It is within the province of the trial court, as the finder of fact, to resolve issues of credibility.

2025It is the role of the factfinder to examine and resolve such conflicts.”); Clarke v. Clarke, 2012 UT App 328, ¶ 28 , 292 P.3d 76 (“It is within the province of the trial court, as the finder of fact, to resolve issues of credibility.

12025–2025
Macfarlane v. CSRO green
utahctapp · 2019
1 sentence

2020“An error will be harmless if it is sufficiently inconsequential that there is no reasonable likelihood that the error affected the outcome of the proceedings.” Macfarlane v. Career Service Review Office, 2019 UT App 133, ¶ 42 , 450 P.3d 87 (cleaned up). ¶26 Here, Ho has failed to satisfy her burden of demonstrating substantial prejudice.

12020–2020
Ho v. Department of Commerce green
utahctapp · 2020
1 sentence

2020Id. § 63G-4-403(4); see also Covey v. Covey, 2003 UT App 380, ¶ 21 , 80 P.3d 553 (explaining that the party seeking review “has the burden of demonstrating an error was prejudicial” (cleaned up)).

12020–2020
In re N.M. green
utahctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2018We conclude that Father’s rule 41 challenge fails because, as we explain below, he has not shown that he was harmed by the alleged error. ¶26 Rule 41 provides in relevant part that a plaintiff may voluntarily “dismiss an action without a court order by filing . . . a notice of dismissal before the opposing party serves an answer (…continued) demonstrate that, notwithstanding the juvenile court’s unique purpose and authority, requiring the case to proceed with termination hearings violated the separation of powers doctrine. 20170142-CA 12 2018 UT App 141 In re N.M. or a motion for summary judgm

12018–2018
State v. Verde green
utah · 1989
1 sentence

1991On appeal, the appellant has the burden of demonstrating an error was prejudicial — that there is a “reasonable likelihood that the error affected the outcome of the proceedings.” Verde, 770 P.2d at 120 .

11991–1991

Where else courts name it

CA 159 (1969–2026) OH 149 (1995–2026) MO 144 (1969–2022) TX 29 (1999–2026) AR 28 (1976–2007) GA 25 (1984–2025) DC 18 (1985–2024) VA 16 (1999–2020) SC 15 (2011–2016) FL 15 (1963–2024) MN 14 (1999–2025) NY 13 (1979–2019) ME 12 (1977–2023) KS 12 (2012–2025) NM 11 (1985–2025) WA 11 (1980–2025) ID 11 (1977–2022) UT 9 (1991–2025) AZ 8 (1970–2025) IN 8 (1985–2023) IL 6 (1999–2017) PA 5 (1971–2018) AL 5 (1980–2016) MA 4 (1997–2025) HI 4 (2000–2006) NC 4 (1999–2006) CO 3 (2005–2026) MI 3 (2020–2026) TN 3 (1999–2024) ND 3 (1982–1987) DE 2 (2014–2018)

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