The Appellate Group

Griffin v. Snow Christensen & Martineau

Griffin v. Snow Christensen & Martineau, 2025 UT 16 (Pohlman, J.)

Civil

The Utah Supreme Court held:

  • The Court of Appeals erred when it concluded that a law firm administrator was a managing or general agent for purposes of service. 
  • Practice tip: For purposes of service under rule 4(d)(1)(E), a managing agent or general agent is a person with general power involving the exercise of judgment and discretion, as opposed to an ordinary agent who acts under the discretion and control of the principal.

Read the full court opinion