Old Republic Nat. Title Ins. Co. v. Cap Fund 783 LLC
Old Republic Nat. Title Ins. Co. v. Cap Fund 783 LLC, 2026 UT App 37 (Oliver, J.)
CIVIL PROCEDURE/EVIDENCE
The Utah Court of Appeals held:
- The district court erred in ruling that Defendant was immune from suit as an interpleader of funds where Plaintiff’s claims alleged wrongdoing beyond interpleading.
- The district court erred in ruling that Plaintiff could not prove tortious interference where Defendant owed Plaintiff a duty as an escrow agent.
- The district court erred in awarding attorney fees where court failed to consider whether action as a whole was brought in bad faith.