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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF UTAHNOTICE OF EXECUTION, EXEMPTIONS, ANDRIGHT TO A HEARINGPLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY YOUR PROPERTY, BENEFITS, OR INCOME MAY BE TAKEN TO PAY A CREDITOR The attached Writ of Execution has been issued by this Court at the request of a judgmentcreditor (the Plaintiff) who sued you and got a judgment against you. This means that land orpersonal property owned by you may be taken by the Plaintiff to pay the judgment against you.The law provides that certain property cannot be taken to pay judgments. Such propertyis said to be exempt. The following is a partial list of property that is or may be exempt.1. A homestead whose value does not exceed the amount allowed under the law. (SeeSection 78-23-4 of the Utah Code, Annotated regarding the proper procedure to declareand file a homestead)2. A motor vehicle used in trade or business up to the amount allowed by law3. Tools of the trade up to the amount allowed by law4. Social Security Benefits5.Supplemental Security Income Benefits (SSI)6. Veteran's Benefits7.Unemployment Benefits8.Worker's Compensation Benefits7. Public Assistance (Welfare)8. Alimony and/or Child Support11. Certain Pensions12. Part or all of the wages or other earnings from personal services13. Certain household furnishings and appliances,14. Certain musical instruments15.Certain heirloomsThis is a partial list and other various property exemptions may be available underfederal law or the Utah Exemption Statute (Section 78-23 of the Utah Code) for other possibleexemptions.There is no exemption solely because you are having difficulty paying your debts.The above exemptions may not apply to judgments for alimony, support, or maintenanceor to state or local taxes or to allowable claims listed in Utah Code Ann. Section 78-23-10.If there is a co-owner of the property taken, you or the co-owner should request ahearing. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com IF THE PROPERTY DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU, OR IF YOU ARE AWARE OFOTHER REASONS WHY THIS PROPERTY SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN, YOU OR THEOWNER OF THE PROPERTY MAY WANT TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY.Because of the execution, the sheriff or constable has seized your property and willdeliver it to the Plaintiff or sell it.If you believe that the Writ of Execution was issued improperly or you are entitled to anexemption, DO THE FOLLOWING IMMEDIATELY. You have a deadline of ten(10) daysfrom the date the Plaintiff mailed or delivered this notice to you.1.Check the appropriate box(es) in paragraph one of the attached 223Request for aHearing.2242.Sign your name in the space indicated and write the address where the CourtClerk is to notify you of the hearing.3.Mail or take the 223Request for Hearing224 to the Court Clerk and to the Plaintiff orthe Plaintiff222s attorney within ten (10) days from the date this notice was mailedor delivered to you. Keep a copy for your records. The Court will set the matterfor hearing and notify you. You have the right to a hearing within ten (10) daysfrom the date the Court Clerk receives your claim. At the hearing in Court, youwill have to prove that your property is exempt or the Writ of Execution was notproperly issued. You should bring any documents which may help to prove yourclaim.A KNOWINGLY MADE FALSE STATEMENT ON THE FORM MAY SUBJECT YOU TOCRIMINAL PENALTIES.You may want to consult an attorney for advice or assistance concerning the hearing. Ifyou do not come to Court at the designated time and prove that the execution was issuedimproperly or that your property is exempt, you may lose some of your rights.If you do not request a hearing within the time specified above, but believe that theexecution was issued improperly or that you are entitled to an exemption, you should consult anattorney. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTDISTRICT OF UTAH - DIVISION:::Plaintiff:REQUEST FOR HEARING:vs.:::Civil No. Defendant::1.Complete this paragraph if you claim the property executed upon is exempt:( ) (a) The property which has been executed upon is exempt from execution because itis (Check the applicable box or boxes):( )Homestead up to the amount allowed by law( )A motor vehicle used in my trade or business and having a value belowthat allowed by law( ) Tools of the trade( ) Social Security Benefits( )Supplemental Security Income (SSI)( )Veterans222 Benefits( )Unemployment Benefits( )Worker222s Compensation( )Public Assistance (Welfare)( )Alimony or Child Support( )Pensions( )Wages or other earnings from personal services( )Owned by another person( )Only partly owned by me( )Certain tools of the trade below the value allowed by law( )Certain furniture and appliances( )Certain musical instruments( )Certain heirlooms( )Other (describe): ( ) (b) Check if applicable: I have attached copies of the documents that show myproperty is exempt. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 2.Complete this paragraph if you believe the Writ of Execution was improperly issued:( ) I believe that the writ of execution was issued improperly. (Explain)( )I claim ownership of all or part of the property taken and I am not one ofthe persons against whom a judgment has been entered.( )I do not own the property taken.I REQUEST THAT THIS MATTER BE SET FOR A HEARING.THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS REQUEST ARE TRUE TO THE BEST OF MYKNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.Dated this day of, 20SignatureName (printed or typed)Mailing Address American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTDISTRICT OF UTAH - DIVISION:::Plaintiff:REQUEST FOR HEARING:vs.:::Civil No. Defendant::1.Complete this paragraph if you claim the property executed upon is exempt:( ) (a) The property which has been executed upon is exempt from execution because itis (Check the applicable box or boxes):( )Homestead up to the amount allowed by law( )A motor vehicle used in my trade or business and having a value belowthat allowed by law( ) Tools of the trade( ) Social Security Benefits( )Supplemental Security Income (SSI)( )Veterans222 Benefits( )Unemployment Benefits( )Worker222s Compensation( )Public Assistance (Welfare)( )Alimony or Child Support( )Pensions( )Wages or other earnings from personal services( )Owned by another person( )Only partly owned by me( )Certain tools of the trade below the value allowed by law( )Certain furniture and appliances( )Certain musical instruments( )Certain heirlooms( )Other (describe): ( ) (b) Check if applicable: I have attached copies of the documents that show myproperty is exempt. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 2.Complete this paragraph if you believe the Writ of Execution was improperly issued:( ) I believe that the writ of execution was issued improperly. (Explain)( )I claim ownership of all or part of the property taken and I am not one ofthe persons against whom a judgment has been entered.( )I do not own the property taken.I REQUEST THAT THIS MATTER BE SET FOR A HEARING.THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS REQUEST ARE TRUE TO THE BEST OF MYKNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.Dated this day of, 20SignatureName (printed or typed)Mailing Address American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com