UT BAR Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the exclusionary rule? → Evidence obtained in violation of constitutional rights is inadmissible at trial
2. In Utah, what is the statute of limitations for bringing a personal injury claim? → 2 years
3. Under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which of the following is NOT a requirement for the formation of a contract for the sale of goods? → Writing
4. When may character evidence be used to prove conduct? → In criminal cases, the defendant may offer evidence of pertinent good character traits
5. What is a material breach of contract? → A breach so substantial that it excuses the non-breaching party from further performance
6. When drafting a settlement agreement, which provision is crucial to include to ensure that the agreement is enforceable? → A clause releasing both parties from future claims related to the matter settled
7. What is specific performance as a contract remedy? → A court order requiring the breaching party to perform their contractual obligations
8. A man points an unloaded gun at a victim who knows the gun is unloaded. The victim laughs. In a suit for assault, the victim will most likely: → Lose, because the victim had no reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful contact
9. What is the double jeopardy clause? → The Fifth Amendment prohibition against being tried twice for the same offense
10. Under UAPA, how is an adjudicative proceeding before a Utah agency commenced? → By either a notice of agency action or a request for agency action filed by a person
11. What are prior inconsistent statements used for? → To impeach a witness's credibility by showing contradictory earlier statements
12. What are the grounds for contesting a will? → Lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, or improper execution
13. What is relevance in evidence law? → Evidence that has any tendency to make a material fact more or less probable
14. Under Employment Division v. Smith, a neutral, generally applicable law that incidentally burdens religious practice: → Is generally constitutional without heightened justification
15. Before a Utah court terminates parental rights, the state must prove statutory grounds such as unfitness or neglect by what standard of proof? → Clear and convincing evidence
16. What is the Rule Against Perpetuities? → A rule requiring that future interests must vest within a life in being plus 21 years
17. Under Utah's rulemaking act, a proposed administrative rule generally cannot become effective until: → A public comment period has run after publication in the Utah State Bulletin
18. Which of the following estates provides the greatest control and ownership of real property? → Fee Simple Absolute
19. Which of the following amendments to the U.S. Constitution is most directly concerned with the protection of free speech? → First Amendment
20. In Utah, what is the standard for determining whether a search and seizure is reasonable under the Fourth Amendment? → The search and seizure must be based on probable cause or a warrant.
21. A default order is entered against a respondent in a Utah formal adjudicative proceeding after she fails to appear. Her best immediate remedy is to: → File a motion with the agency to set aside the default for good cause
22. When preparing an affidavit for a court proceeding, what is the most essential aspect to ensure? → The affidavit is signed and dated by the affiant in the presence of a notary
23. If a testator makes a will and subsequently gets married, what is the effect of the marriage on the will in most jurisdictions? → The will remains valid and unaffected by the marriage.
24. A request for agency reconsideration under UAPA is deemed denied if the agency head does not act within: → 20 days
25. A party misses the 30-day deadline to file a petition for judicial review of a final Utah agency order. The reviewing court will most likely: → Dismiss for lack of jurisdiction because the filing deadline is jurisdictional
26. A party in a formal adjudicative proceeding before a Utah agency believes the presiding officer is biased. The proper procedure is to: → File a motion to disqualify the presiding officer with the agency, stating the grounds
27. The Establishment Clause prohibits government from: → Making any law respecting an establishment of religion
28. What is an agency's enabling statute? → The law enacted by Congress that creates the agency and defines its authority and powers
29. Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, when must a defendant generally file an answer to a complaint? → Within 30 days after being served with the complaint
30. A married woman in Utah gives birth; her husband is presumed the father. Which fact triggers this presumption of paternity? → The child is born during the marriage or within 300 days after the marriage ends