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Utah Code § 34-44-301 (2026)

Failure to pay commission

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A sales representative may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against a principal for failure by the principal to comply with:
any provision of an agreement relating to the payment of commission; or
Subsection 34-44-202(1) or (2).
If a principal is found liable under Subsection (1), the principal is liable to the sales representative for:
three times an amount calculated by:
determining the sum of unpaid commission owed to the sales representative; and
subtracting from the amount determined under Subsection (2)(a)(i) money the sales representative owes the principal;
reasonable attorney fees; and
court costs.

Enacted by Chapter 65, 2007 General Session

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 2021–2024 · leading case: Williamson v. MGS By Design, 2022 UT 40, 521 P.3d 866.
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Williamson v. MGS By Design, 2022 UT 40, 521 P.3d 866. · cites it 12× “§§ 34-44-301 to -302. 8 Id. § 34-44-201(1).”
Alarm Prot. v. Crandall, 2021 UT 26, 491 P.3d 928. “§ 34-44-301(1). In calculating damages under the Commission Act, the sum of unpaid commissions owed to the sales representative is offset by any money the sales representative owes the principal.”
Alarm Prot. v. Bradburn, 2021 UT 25, 491 P.3d 947. “§ 34-44-301(1). In calculating damages under the Commission Act, the sum of unpaid commissions owed to the sales representative is offset by any money the sales representative owes the principal.”
Integrated Bus. Plan. Assocs. v. Operational Results, No. 2:22-cv-00733 (D. Utah June 6, 2024). · cites it 2× “Because section 16 purports to voluntarily and intentionally waive the parties’ rights otherwise available under the Act, the court understands it to be void insofar as it conflicts with UTAH CODE ANN.”
Utah Code § 34-44-301(1): 3 cases
Williamson v. MGS By Design, 2022 UT 40, 521 P.3d 866. “§§ 34-44-301 to -302. 8 Id. § 34-44-201(1).”
Alarm Prot. v. Crandall, 2021 UT 26, 491 P.3d 928. “§ 34-44-301(1). In calculating damages under the Commission Act, the sum of unpaid commissions owed to the sales representative is offset by any money the sales representative owes the principal.”
Alarm Prot. v. Bradburn, 2021 UT 25, 491 P.3d 947. “§ 34-44-301(1). In calculating damages under the Commission Act, the sum of unpaid commissions owed to the sales representative is offset by any money the sales representative owes the principal.”
Utah Code § 34-44-301(1)(a): 2 cases
Williamson v. MGS By Design, 2022 UT 40, 521 P.3d 866. “§§ 34-44-301 to -302. 8 Id. § 34-44-201(1).”
Integrated Bus. Plan. Assocs. v. Operational Results, No. 2:22-cv-00733 (D. Utah June 6, 2024). “Because section 16 purports to voluntarily and intentionally waive the parties’ rights otherwise available under the Act, the court understands it to be void insofar as it conflicts with UTAH CODE ANN.”
Utah Code § 34-44-301(1)(b): 1 case
Williamson v. MGS By Design, 2022 UT 40, 521 P.3d 866. “§§ 34-44-301 to -302. 8 Id. § 34-44-201(1).”
Utah Code § 34-44-301(2): 1 case
Williamson v. MGS By Design, 2022 UT 40, 521 P.3d 866. “§§ 34-44-301 to -302. 8 Id. § 34-44-201(1).”
Utah Code § 34-44-301(2)(a): 1 case
Williamson v. MGS By Design, 2022 UT 40, 521 P.3d 866. “§§ 34-44-301 to -302. 8 Id. § 34-44-201(1).”
Utah Code § 34-44-301(2)(b): 1 case
Williamson v. MGS By Design, 2022 UT 40, 521 P.3d 866. “§§ 34-44-301 to -302. 8 Id. § 34-44-201(1).”
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