i would like to have links and information pertaining to legal
liability of a residential home builder related to the following
circumstances:  young child was playing at a construction site in an
open trench and the trench caved in and covered the boy and he
sustaind substantial injuries. any info regarding  builder liability
would be appreciated

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Clarification of Question by jimmydan-ga on 11 Oct 2004 17:20 PDT

in the state of utah

The following may be useful depending on who the Promisor is::
From 13-8-1.   Construction industry -- Agreements to indemnify.

"Indemnification provision" means a covenant, promise, agreement or
understanding in, in connection with, or collateral to a construction
contract requiring the promisor to insure, hold harmless, indemnify,
or defend the promisee or others against liability if:

     (i) the damages arise out of:
     (A) bodily injury to a person;
     (B) damage to property; or
     (C) economic loss; and

Source: http://www.le.state.ut.us/~code/TITLE13/htm/13_07002.htm