Utah Code § 78B-3a-206: Transitory actions.

(1) Except for a transitory action under Subsection (2), a plaintiff shall bring a transitory action arising outside the state in the county where the defendant resides if the action is brought in this state.

(2) A plaintiff shall bring a transitory action arising outside the state in favor of residents of this state in the county where:

(a) the plaintiff resides; or

(b) the principal defendant resides.